Theory in a Nutshell: A Guide to Health Promotion Theory

Theory in a nutshell offers a brief overview of some of the central theoretical approaches informing health promotion strategies and practice. The authors start from the premise that theoretically informed health promotion leads to more effective programs. However, they suggest the role of theory in building promotion programs and projects is often more implicit than explicit. The aim of the book then is to provide students and practitioners with a rudimentary knowledge of the most influential theories in order to demonstrate how a 'prudent' use of theories can improve the 'effectiveness and sustainability of health promotion programs'.