Biobehavioral Markers in Risk and Resilience Research 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Harrist, Amanda W. (Editor), Gardner, Brandt C. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3030059510 ISBN-13: 9783030059514 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - Marriage & Family - Psychology | Developmental - General - Medical | Public Health |
Dewey: 155 |
Series: Emerging Issues in Family and Individual Resilience |
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.94 lbs) 161 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This comprehensive reference explores the current and future state of biobehavioral markers in family resilience research, with special focus on linking biological and physiological measures to behavioral and health outcomes. It brings together the latest biobehavioral data on child-parent and couple relationships, adversity, and other key areas reflecting new technological advances in biobehavioral studies and translates these findings into implications for real-world practice and policy. The contributors' insights on biomarkers apply to emerging topics of interest (e.g., molecular genetics) as well as familiar ones (e.g., stress). Their interdisciplinary perspective helps to elaborate on risk and resilience factors for those creating the next generation of evidence-based interventions. Among the topics covered:
Besides its worth to researchers and practitioners studying and working with families at risk, Biobehavioral Markers in Risk and Resilience Research also has utility as a training text, offering a highly accessible presentation and discussion questions suited to classroom use. |