While research teams are producing relevant and valid knowledge for health promotion, there is not yet a structured manual and distinct field of health promotion research. This timely "state-of-the-art" handbook contributes to structuring the field of health promotion research.

This collection presents introductory-level methodological solutions to the major epistemological, methodological, and ethical challenges facing health promotion research. It brings together experts from different "research traditions" that coexist in the field. The handbook covers the existing knowledge production and sharing practices to delineate the "discipline" and its agenda for future research. Ultimately, it contributes to creating a global community of health promotion researchers.

This volume concerns research practices relevant to the production and sharing of knowledge about health promotion practices. It is organized as follows:

• Part I presents some paradigms and approaches to knowledge production relevant to health promotion research.
• Parts II to V describe research designs and methods that specifically address health promotion research.
• Part VI includes an overview of the challenges facing health promotion research and suggests ways forward.

Global Handbook of Health Promotion Research, Vol. 3: Doing Health Promotion Research is a highly relevant reference tool for researchers and graduate students in health promotion, public health, education, and socio-health sciences; practitioners in health, medical, and social sectors; policy-makers; and health research administrators.

 “This collection of contributions provides a state-of-the-science overview of health promotion research. This is a major reference source for health promotion students, educators, researchers, and professionals globally. As President of the International Union for Health Promotion and Education, I welcome this scholarly volume, which provides a springboard for the future development of health promotion research globally.”  

-          Margaret M. Barry, President, International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE); Professor of Health Promotion and Public Health, National University of Ireland, Galway

Presents introductory-level discussions of approaches relevant to knowledge production Offers solutions to advance knowledge and solve epistemological challenges linked to health promotion research Highlights approaches, paradigms, designs, and methods to produce knowledge about health promotion practices

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