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THE SOCIAL IDENTITY APPROACH TO ORGANIZATIONAL AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING Course Sheet Academic Year of enrolment:
Professor and Collaborators:
Hours of classroom activity:
Objectives
Contents The course is divided into two modules.
1 A first module will explore the theoretical aspects of the social psychology of health. In particular, it will apply the theoretical models of health in social and organizational context, in the light of a general theoretical frame represented by the social identity approach. The social status and disadvantage, stigma, job related stress, ageing, will will therefore be illustrated.
2. The second module will focus on the ethical aspects within organization, to understand how morality can promote wellbeing. Topics such as deviance, whistleblowing, ethical climates, inclusion and diversity will be covered.
Extended Syllabus The social psychology of health
The social identity approach to health
Status and disadvantage
Stigma
Job related Stress
The social cure
The moral organization
Ethical climate
Ethical leadership
whistleblowing
Diversity and inclusion
Recommended Bibliography Haslam., C. et al. (2018). The new psychology of health. Unlocking the social cure. Routledge.
Ellemer. N. & De Gider, D. (2022). The moral organization. Springer.
Teaching Methods The Course is structured in 48 hours of frontal teaching, divided into lessons of 2 or 3 hours, two or three times a week, according to the academic calendar. Lectures are theoretical lessons. During the course, practical exercises are planned to consolidate the theoretical knowledge acquired, as well as to divulge the course contents to an expert and non-expert public. There will also be classroom exercises, guided discussions and group work. Attendance is optional, however given the complexity of the topics covered it is strongly recommended to attend the course.
Evaluation methods Verification of learning:
The exam consists of two parts. An individual essay (plus oral discussion) and a group presentation during the lesson. The final grade will be out of thirty and calculated as follows: 60% essay; 40% Presentation to an expert public.
Contacts/More Information Students will be received on Wednesday mornings in the teacher's office.