Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Alfonso, Thaddeus; Chander, Jagadesh Title A name given to the resource Psychosocial factors and immune function: Phenomena affecting susceptibility to disease in humans Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Research Methodologies and Practical Applications in Psychoneuroimmunology;pp.77-103 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-7432-0.ch005" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-7432-0.ch005</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105003127261?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105003127261?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Alfonso T., Christ University, India; Chander J., Christ University, India Description An account of the resource The interplay between psychosocial factors and immune function represents a critical area of research in understanding human susceptibility to disease. This chapter elucidates how psychological and social variables influence immune responses, affecting disease outcomes. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of how stress, sleep, personality traits, social support, family dynamics, and socioeconomic status modulate immune function by integrating psychoneuroimmunology, epidemiology, and clinical psychology insights. The goal is to offer a nuanced understanding of these phenomena, highlighting the direct and indirect pathways through which psychosocial factors impact health and well-being. Furthermore, the chapter proposes specific psychosocial interventions backed by empirical evidence that aim to improve immune function. It also discusses potential future directions and research implications. 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-836937434-4; 979-836937432-0; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online