THE SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF HEALTH
PHE3SPH
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will extend their knowledge and understanding of theories and models of psychosocial adaptation and adjustment, and of social support, in the context of chronic health conditions. This knowledge, along with empirical evidence, will be applied to practice pertaining to those with a chronic health condition. Students will also work in small teams to address a contemporary issue in psychosocial health.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jane Pierson
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: PHE2LCI and PHE2RCM
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Understanding psychosocial adjustment to chronic illness and disability: a handbook for evidence-based practitioners in rehabilitation | Prescribed | Chan, F., Da Silva Cardoso, E., & Chronister, J. A. 2009 | Springer Publishing Company |
| Readings | Social support measurement and intervention: a guide for health and social scientists | Prescribed | Cohen, S., Underwood, L. G., & Gottlieb, B. H. 2000 | Oxford University Press |
| Readings | Relational regulation theory: A new approach to explain the link between perceived social support and mental health. | Prescribed | Lakey, B., & Orehek, E. (2011). | Psychological Review, 118(3), 482-495. |
| Readings | "Social support: a review. In H. S. Friedman (Ed.), The Oxford handbook of health psychology (pp. 189-214). | Prescribed | Taylor, S. E. (2011) | Oxford University Press, USA. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Discuss and critically analyse theories and models of psychosocial adaptation and adjustment and of social support, in the context of chronic health conditions.
- Activities:
- Online resource materials and workshops
02. Apply current theories and/or models and empirically-based evidence, to understandings of practice that pertains to people with chronic health conditions.
- Activities:
- Online resource materials and workshops
03. Demonstrate teamwork skills in addressing a contemporary issue in psychosocial health.
- Activities:
- Online resource materials; workshops
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jane Pierson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 15-min team presentation (equivalent to 250 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| two 1800-word individual assignments (40% each) | 80 | 02, 03 |