Positive Psychology

Overview

This unit will provide students with an in-depth view of the field of Positive Psychology, and contribute to students understanding of human flourishing and wellbeing. This unit examines how the scope of psychology has broadened beyond the identification of pathology and treating or preventing disorder, and gives students the opportunity to develop professionally relevant skills in the Positive Psychology field.

Unit learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. Appraise the theory, methodology and practice of positive psychology
2. Analyse and evaluate important themes in positive psychology (e.g., wellbeing, character strengths, personal values, improving health)
3. Work collaboratively with peers to achieve project outcomes
4. Design an intervention using elements of the positive psychology approach
5. Critically evaluate research literature in the area of positive psychology

Teaching methods

Content

• Definition, history, and science of Positive Psychology
• Positive Psychology theory, approaches, and interventions as applied to issues such as wellbeing, motivation, emotions, and positive relationships
• Current social and cultural implications related to Positive Psychology
• Graduate Attribute 1 (Communication 1 - Verbal Communication)
• Graduate Attribute 2 (Communication 2 - Communicating using different media)
• Graduate Attribute 3 (Teamwork Skills: Collaboration and negotiation)
• Graduate Attribute 4 (Teamwork Skills: Teamwork roles and processes)
• Graduate Attribute 5 (Digital Literacies 1 - Information literacy)
• Graduate Attribute 6 (Digital Literacies 2 - Technical literacy)