Behavioral Science in the Global Arena - 9781648028892

Behavioral Science in the Global ArenaGlobal Mental, Spiritual, and Social Health\nAuthor(s): Elaine P. Congress, Dalton Meister, Shenae C. Osborn, Harold Takooshian\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Emerald Publishing Inc, United States\nImprint: Information Age Publishing\nISBN-13: 9781648028892, 978-1648028892\nSynopsis\nHow are behavioral scientists increasingly involved to advise global decision-makers in the United Nations and elsewhere?\n\nIn 2020, the Psychology Coalition at the United Nations (PCUN) launched a bold new series of books, describing how evidence- based behavioral research is increasingly used by United Nations and other decision-makers, to address global issues. These issues reflect the UNs 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030such as health, poverty, education, peace, gender equality, and climate change.\n\nThis PCUN volume brings together 34 experts in 14 concise chapters, to focus on diverse issues in mental, spiritual, and social health (detailed bel.