Journal of Health Psychology Research Vol.34 No.1 & No.2 The Japanese Association of Health Psychology February 2022 Description of Contents "Journal of Health Psychology Research" Vol. 34 (combined issue of No. 1 and No. 2) is an academic journal that contains the latest theoretical and empirical research in the field of health psychology. This volume includes papers that analyze the psychological factors that support mental and physical health behaviors from multiple perspectives, such as the examination of psychological characteristics related to play behavior and addictive tendencies, the revision of exercise motivation scales, and the way of remote communication between elderly people with dementia and their families and friends. In addition, many studies closely related to clinical, welfare, and medical settings are also included, such as the effects of short-term cognitive behavioral therapy in supporting return to work after leave, the development of a communication skills scale for home-visit caregivers, the creation of a QOL scale for pregnant women, and the examination of psychological adaptation in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Furthermore, a review paper on a health promotion program aimed at preventing occupational diseases in musicians is also included, and the content is enriched to contribute to practical support. This is a valuable collection of research results that bridges the theoretical deepening of health psychology and its application in the field. #HealthPsychology #JapaneseAssociationofHealthPsychology #AcademicJournal #HealthPsychology #MentalHealth #BehavioralScience #PsychologicalResearch #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy #HealthBehavior #ClinicalPsychology Thank you for your viewing.