Dyadic Health Science
Dyadic Health Science
Amy J. Rauer, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Christine M. Proulx, University of Vermont
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USDThis book introduces readers to the field of dyadic health science, offering a theoretical understanding of how two people experience and navigate health and illness together. It provides a detailed overview of how the field has evolved over time, exploring its links to relationship science, psychology, nursing and health-related fields, family science, social work, gerontology, and the science of behaviour change. Chapters examine established and emerging theories, methods, and interventions in dyadic health science, providing numerous state-of-the-art examples of best practices in the field. Combining the expertise of the three authors with insights from 22 scholars, the volume evaluates the current challenges and future directions in the field. By making the theory and methods of dyadic health science accessible, this book provides guidance on building research skills for both seasoned professionals and early-career researchers alike.
- Introduces the established and emerging theories and methods within dyadic health science
- Showcases insights from 22 dyadic researchers from a diverse range of disciplines and backgrounds as they reflect on their journey into the field
- Provides examples from dyadic health science to demonstrate the essential elements of high-quality dyadic research
- Makes the theory and methods accessible to readers with no prior training in dyadic health science required
Reviews & endorsements
‘From the introduction to the last chapter on resources and tips to get started, I learned new information in every chapter on a topic that I am well-versed in. What this book uniquely captures is the interprofessional nature of the dyadic science. It is truly a science without walls.’ Harleah G. Buck, Sally Mathis Hartwig Professor in Gerontological Nursing and Director of the Csomay Center for Gerontological Excellence, University of Iowa
‘This book not only introduces dyadic health science but also the context and development of the field. Lyons, Rauer, and Proulx weave in testimonies that add a personal touch-reminding us that the science stems from people, relationships, and a dogged pursuit of enhancing people’s lives and health for the better.’ William Chopik, Associate Professor and Director of the Close Relationships Lab, Michigan State University
Product details
November 2025Hardback
9781009649742
260 pages
229 × 152 mm
Not yet published - available from November 2025
Table of Contents
- Introduction: at the crossroads
- Part I. Origins, Influences, and Journeys in Dyadic Health Science:
- 1. How did we get here? The evolution of dyadic health science as a field
- Part II. Theories, Frameworks, and Methods:
- 2. Established dyadic health theories and frameworks 3. Emerging dyadic health theories and framework
- 4. Designing dyadic research
- 5. Dyadic quantitative methods
- 6. Dyadic qualitative methods and mixed methods
- Part III. Current and Exciting Research in Dyadic Health Science:
- 7. Dyadic health science interventions
- 8. Dyadic health science: exciting recent directions
- Part IV. Where Do We Need to Go in Dyadic Health Science and How Do We Get There?:
- 9. Challenges and future directions for dyadic health science
- 10. Resources and tips to get started.
