The British Journal of Health Psychology publishes original research on all aspects of psychology related to health, health-related behaviour and illness across the lifespan.
The spread of false information is increasingly hindering the clarification of socially relevant, scientifically proven facts. A representative study led by Prof. Dr. Laura König at the University of Bayreuth has now examined ...
Jun 19, 2023
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A belief that COVID-19 was a myth created to control ethnic populations, or a virus created to eliminate the Black community were among the conspiracy theories that caused a lower engagement of health prevention methods among ...
Jan 11, 2023
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Psychologists have successfully trialed a new intervention which makes schoolchildren cut down on unhealthy snacking.
Jul 6, 2022
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New research from the University of East Anglia reveals first-hand the lasting impact that lockdowns may have had on people's mental and physical health.
Mar 23, 2022
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Informing people about how well the new COVID-19 vaccines work could boost uptake among doubters substantially, according to new research.
Jul 13, 2021
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Making people fear the coronavirus may motivate us to wash our hands, keep our distance and wear a face mask. But fear also takes a heavy toll on our mental health and is fertile ground for discrimination and prejudice. New ...
Mar 30, 2021
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A study has suggested that 86 percent of high risk individuals in the UK would be willing to receive a vaccination for COVID-19 if it were available.
Sep 23, 2020
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If you want to exercise harder, enjoy it more and feel it less, pull on a VR headset and plug in some upbeat tunes, leading sport scientists say in their latest study.
Jun 15, 2020
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Using a page from a coach's playbook, a UBC researcher has come up with a method to analyze behaviour change counselling sessions and determine what makes them work.
Jan 29, 2019
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A new study has revealed that around one in 10 people are considering opting out of a proposed new system that aims to increase organ donation by presuming consent.
Oct 29, 2018
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