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The historical background of Health Psychology in the Latin American countries with the most development in this discipline is addressed. The integration efforts of pioneer and contemporary psychologists into health systems are presented, including the main contributions from preventive and care approaches, academic and training, organizational and research, with some publications reflecting their work based on national realities. Some common and distinctive peculiarities of Health Psychology in these countries are highlighted, emphasizing cardinal aspects that have influenced this historical development, as well as daily problems and future challenges for the consolidation of the specialty.

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History and Development of Health Psychology in Latin America

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    2025年

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  • Jorge A. Grau Abalo,
  • Francisco Morales Calatayud,
  • Juan José Sánchez Sosa,
  • Ricardo Werner Sebastiani,
  • Fabio A. Salazar-Piñeros

摘要

The historical background of Health Psychology in the Latin American countries with the most development in this discipline is addressed. The integration efforts of pioneer and contemporary psychologists into health systems are presented, including the main contributions from preventive and care approaches, academic and training, organizational and research, with some publications reflecting their work based on national realities. Some common and distinctive peculiarities of Health Psychology in these countries are highlighted, emphasizing cardinal aspects that have influenced this historical development, as well as daily problems and future challenges for the consolidation of the specialty.