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B016395 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROMOTION
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Course program
Academic Year 2013-14
Coorte 2012 - Second Cycle Degree in Psychology
Course year
Second year - Second Semester
Belonging Department
Education and Psychology
Course Type
Single education field course
Scientific Area
M-PSI/05 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Credits
6
Teaching Hours
40
Teaching Term
03/03/2014 ⇒ 23/05/2014
Attendance required
No
Type of Evaluation
Final Grade
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Lectureship
Course Content
The evolution of the concept of health, the biopsychosocial model and the positive psychology. The personal and social skills relevant to the subjective and psychological well-being (such as emotional intelligence, self-esteem, self efficacy, coping strategies, stress management) in different living environments and in life-span, and their promotion through specific activities. Models and methods for evaluating the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for the promotion of psychological we
Suggested readings (Search our library's catalogue)
Delle Fave, A., & Bassi, M. (a cura di) (2007). Psicologia e salute. L’esperienza di utenti e operatori. Torino: UTET Università.
Avallone, F., & Paplomatas, A. (2005). Salute organizzativa. La psicologia del benessere nei contesti lavorativi. Milano: Raffaello Cortina Editore.
The course will also set out some scientific papers that will be part of the reference texts.
Avallone, F., & Paplomatas, A. (2005). Salute organizzativa. La psicologia del benessere nei contesti lavorativi. Milano: Raffaello Cortina Editore.
The course will also set out some scientific papers that will be part of the reference texts.
Learning Objectives
a) General objectives
Knowledge of major theories and methodological approaches which make up the social health psychology, positive psychology and the construct of psychological well-being.
b) Specific objectives
Reflection on the main fields of application: from prevention (stress and hardship of life in different contexts) to the promotion of psychological well-being.
c) expected learning outcomes (Knowledge, skills, interpersonal skills)
Development of skills of critical reading of the phases design, implementation and evaluation of psychosocial interventions for the prevention or the promotion of psychological well-being .
Knowledge of major theories and methodological approaches which make up the social health psychology, positive psychology and the construct of psychological well-being.
b) Specific objectives
Reflection on the main fields of application: from prevention (stress and hardship of life in different contexts) to the promotion of psychological well-being.
c) expected learning outcomes (Knowledge, skills, interpersonal skills)
Development of skills of critical reading of the phases design, implementation and evaluation of psychosocial interventions for the prevention or the promotion of psychological well-being .
Teaching Methods
Lessons, practice in classroom, group work
Will be used audiovisual aids and bibliographic materials / specific tools (listed from time to time students).Active participation of student will be solicited through readings and discussions on research papers.Ore di didattica frontale n. 40, di cui:
ore di lezione: 30
ore di laboratorio:
ore di esercitazione: 10 (Prof. Andrea Guazzini
Will be used audiovisual aids and bibliographic materials / specific tools (listed from time to time students).Active participation of student will be solicited through readings and discussions on research papers.Ore di didattica frontale n. 40, di cui:
ore di lezione: 30
ore di laboratorio:
ore di esercitazione: 10 (Prof. Andrea Guazzini
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Type of Assessment
Written proof: multiple choice questions and filling questions
Oral proof: admission subject to passing the written test.
Grade (18/30 as a pass mark)
Oral proof: admission subject to passing the written test.
Grade (18/30 as a pass mark)
Course program
The course will provide insight and reflection on the social psychology of health, on positive psychology and biopsychosocial model (from prevention to promotion of psychological well-being). As part of the lectures will cover topics related behaviors that affect health, beliefs, attitudes, social representations and practices relating to health and disease. Will provide examples of specific research and intervention on different targets, aimed at different age and produced in various contexts (school, workplace, community). Students, either individually or in small groups, active participation will be required.