Towards a Critical Health Psychology Practice
- 1 March 2003
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Health Psychology
- Vol. 8 (2) , 197-210
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105303008002659
Abstract
The field of critical psychology is exerting an influence in the way various sub-disciplines within psychology operate. In this article we use a critical psychology framework to review the field of health psychology. Through the use of values, assumptions and practices we review progress in health psychology and offer recommendations for aligning contemporary practices with current thinking in critical psychology. We discuss typical expectations, critical formulations and critical practice for interventions with individuals, groups and communities along these dimensions.Keywords
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