The search for theory in health behaviour and health promotion

Health promotion is often viewed as based in experience; theory is seemingly at a more abstract level. The reasons for this are many. This paper explores some theoretical perspectives which are relevant to health promotion. In particular, it considers a collective approach to the making of theory and what the components of a health behaviour and health promotion theory might include.

Environmental health · Health promotion · Political science · Politics · Promotion (chess) · Public health · Community Health and Development · Medicine · Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering · Nursing · Psychology · Social Capital and Networks

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