HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY IN SOCIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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General Module

Course Sheet

Course code:

PSISOC20

Academic Year of enrolment:

2023

Year of supply:

2023/2024

Type of Course:

Characterising

Degree:

Course of 2nd Cycle Degree in PSYCHOLOGY

Disciplinary Sector:

Social Psychology

Is part of:

GROUP DYNAMICS AND HEALTH PROCESSES IN ORGANIZATIONS

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

GIOVANNELLI Ilaria

Cycle:

First semester

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

Prerequisites:

It is advised to have a basic understanding of social psychology.

Objectives

The course provides the tools necessary for understanding the main theoretical approaches in the field of social psychology of health, as well as related topics and methods of the discipline. It is in line with the educational objectives of the course of study in psychology and, specifically, in continuity with the teaching "Group Dynamics in Organizations."
In order to:
(a) comprehend the conceptual and methodological nodes of the social psychology of health;
(b) reflect critically (and independently) on the primary theoretical models presented;
(c) critically evaluate the findings of studies within the discipline that have analyzed the determinants and correlates of health in different contexts;
(d) apply the knowledge and key skills they have learned in different social and organizational contexts.

By the end of the course, students should have developed skills in understanding and using the technical language of the discipline of study, in effectively communicating their knowledge and critical opinions on the topics covered, and in independently exploring topics of interest in depth.

Contents

The course offers two modules specifically.
a. The first module will explore the development of the idea of health (and health promotion), analyze its unique features in relation to the concepts of disease and prevention, and critically examine the peculiarities of the bio-psycho-social model as well as the procedure that overcame the so-called bio-medical model. Additionally, this module will examine at the primary correlates and determinants of health.
b. The second module's goal is to examine the key methods for promoting health in both social and professional settings. The most successful health promotion programs will be critically examined, with a focus on identifying their strengths and shortcomings, in a variety of contexts, including urban areas, places of employment, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

Extended Syllabus

a) The evolution of the health concept and health promotion
b) Contrasting perspectives on health, disease, and prevention
c) The transition from the bio-medical model to the bio-psycho-social model;
d) The factors that determine health and their relationships to it;
e) Theories on healthy behavior;
f) Health promotion in social contexts; f.1) communities and urban spaces
g) Health promotion in organizational contexts;
g.1) Work context;
g.2) Educational settings (and especially Skills for Life Program)
g.3) primary care and acute care settings
h) The promotion of health from a prospective perspective.

Recommended Bibliography

Gremigni, P. & Gorini, A. (2022, a cura di). Psicologia della salute. Teorie e ambiti di intervento. Roma: Carocci.
Study the following chapters in their entirety: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20 21, 22, 26, 27, 28.

Pacilli, M.G. (2020). Uomini duri. Il lato oscuro della mascolinità. Bologna: Il Mulino. Da studiare interamente.

Materiale didattico fornito a lezione dalla docente.

Teaching Methods

The course includes 60 hours of teaching that will be divided into theoretical frontal lectures and practical exercises aimed at consolidating the presented topics. Also planned are small- and large-group discussions and work-groups, evaluations of national and international projects, and viewings of documentary.

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

The exam is divided into two sections: a written test and a presentation to a professional audience. The written exam assesses the knowledge that the student(s) have learned throughout the course through 21 multiple-choice questions and 1 open-ended question. The presentation to an expert audience entails the student(s) (or groups of students) making a about 8–10 minutes presentation of a topic of interest to colleagues in the classroom and/or subject matter experts, with the use of a PowerPoint presentation or similar programs. The subject of the presentation must be agreed with the teacher.
The final grade will be calculated as follows: max 21 points for multiple-choice questions, max 5 points for the open-ended question and 5 points for the presentations.

Contacts/More Information

Every Friday morning from 11 am to 12:30 pm, the student reception will be conducted in the professor's room, which is located on the third floor - building: 'ex rettorato'. It is highly recommended to contact the professor through email in order to schedule a meeting.

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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