Psychology of Wellbeing
Duration
- One semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 26 contact hours
2021 teaching periods
Hawthorn
HOL Study Period 2 | HOL Study Period 4 | |
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Swinburne Online
Teaching Period 2 | ||
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Prerequisites
PSS210 Psychology of Wellbeing
Aims and objectives
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Appraise the theory, methodology and practice of positive psychology.
2. Analyse and evaluate the various issues pertinent to positive psychology (e.g., wellbeing, character strengths, personal values, improving health).
3. Examine and explain the various factors that contribute to or decrease subjective wellbeing.
4. Design and construct an intervention using elements of the positive psychology approach.
5. Critically evaluate the research literature in the area of positive psychology.
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Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
This unit will involve up to 300 hours of working including.
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Face to Face Contact |
|
| Zero |
Online Contact Blackboard Collaborate sessions |
2 |
13 |
26 |
Specified Learning Activities Discussion boards Readings Learning activities |
4 4 3 |
12 12 12 |
48 48 36 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent study Assignment preparation Revision | Recommended |
| 142 |
TOTAL |
|
| 300 hours/25cp |
Assessment
Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Contribution to ULOs |
Report | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,5 |
Presentation | Individual | 10% | 3,4,5 |
Project | Individual | 50% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
General skills outcomes
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, and
• Ability to work independently
Content
• Theory of positive psychology as applied to issues such as emotions, motivation, love.
• The positive psychology approach to topics such as wellbeing, health, coping, lifespan.
• Current social and cultural implications related to positive psychology.
Study resources
- Reading materials.