{"product_id":"transforming-community-health-with-psychology-and-ai-paperback-softback-9781394384006","title":"Transforming Community Health with Psychology and AI (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394384006","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTransforming Community Health with Psychology and AI\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMerve Armagan Bogatekin (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394384006, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 13 April 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e256 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 16 x 2.5 cm, 0.408 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApply AI and Psychological Science to reduce health disparities through community-based prevention strategies\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTransforming Community Health with Psychology and AI \u003c\/i\u003e explores how AI can become a powerful ally in working towards healthier, more equitable communities. The book investigates how AI can help us not just find and analyze health-related information, but also understand people deeply in culturally sensitive ways. Rather than replacing human connection with technology, this book envisions AI as a compassionate partner for health workers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with the pre-AI period of community-based approaches to health disparities. It then continues with real-world examples and case studies of how communities can use AI technologies to bridge gaps in care, promote mental well-being, and, most importantly, prevent illnesses before they occur.  At its heart, this book aims to put humanity back into technology. It asks the audience to imagine if AI tools were designed with compassion, inclusion, and trust as its foundation. The author invites readers to imagine a future where innovation truly serves everyone, offering a hopeful look at how human-centered innovation can heal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrameworks for implementing AI as a compassionate partner for community health workers serving marginalized populations with limited healthcare access\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies showing how communities use AI technologies to promote mental well-being and prevent illness before it occurs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalysis of social determinants, including socioeconomic status, education, employment, housing, and nutrition that drive persistent health disparities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance on designing culturally sensitive AI tools that understand diverse populations deeply while maintaining human connection and trust\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for integrating psychological science with technology to create human-centered innovations that serve all community members equitably\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth psychologists, public health practitioners, community health workers, and researchers examining technology's role in health equity will find actionable frameworks that help to create healthier, more equitable communities through prevention-focused, culturally responsive approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author x \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement xiii \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAI Disclosure xiv \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Social Determinants and Cultural Factors in Health 1 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Determinants of Health 2 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiversity in Healthcare Settings 12 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Dominance Orientation and Health 16 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Identities in Prevention Programs 27 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Methodological Approaches and Community-Centered Research 37 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Behavior Change Theories and Prevention Models 37 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity-Based Participatory Action Research (CBPAR) 44 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Community Needs and Resources— with Head, Hand, and Heart 53 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Case Studies in Localized Health Interventions 60 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSyrian Refugees in Türkiye and Social Support— A Case Study 60 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Factors 64 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentity 66 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormal.vs .Social.Support 67 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStress Management Intervention Programs— An Example 77 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Cognitive Theory 80 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-efficacy 80 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReciprocal Determinism 81 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehavioral Capability 81 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpectations 82 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservational Learning (Modeling) 82 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReinforcements 82 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntervention Program 83 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivities 83 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation Process 86 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe City of Lowell and Cancer Rates 90 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemographics of Lowell, Massachusetts 90 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffects of Cancer on Lower Socioeconomic Groups 91 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealthy People 2020: Goals and Community Health 92 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Health Interventions 97 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAI in Health Behavior Change 101 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre Machines Better in Healthcare? 103 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman Perceptions and the Role of Explainable AI in Health 107 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore Than Tools: Human–Robot Interactions in Health Contexts 110 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Machines Seem Human: Anthropomorphismin Health Robotics 117 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Empathy Is Coded: Lovotics and the Future of Affective Healthcare 122 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToo Human, Yet Not Enough: Uncanny Valley in Healthcare AI 124 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Bridging Gaps: AI Solutions for Vulnerable Groups 126 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhose Values Count? Social Identity and AI Ethics 130 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBias by Design: The Hidden Risks of AI Systems 138 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom Code to Consequence: Algorithmic Bias in Health Systems 139 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrameworks for Addressing AI Biases 144 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventive Strategies for Equitable Technology 147 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Case Studies of AI in Health Interventions 154 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost-effectiveness in AI-enhanced Interventions 155 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAI-supported Interventions for Physical Activity 157 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectronic Medical Records and the Structuring of Digital Health Ecosystems 160 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAI-supported Mental Health Interventions 161 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAI Chatbots and Their Therapeutic Effect on Mental Health 169 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWoebot 169 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWysa 171 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYouper 172 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAI-supported Community-based Health Interventions 173 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Integrating Cultural and Spiritual Support and Traditional Healing with AI 177 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReligion 178 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole-Play Scenario: When AI Doesn’t Understand Culture 179 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCulture 184 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions 187 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 197 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 233\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Psychology%20%5BJM%5D%22\"\u003eJM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52433828315416,"sku":"9781394384006","price":21.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394384006.jpg?v=1784854481","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/transforming-community-health-with-psychology-and-ai-paperback-softback-9781394384006","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}