phe3sph the social psychology of health
THE SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF HEALTH
PHE3SPH
2020
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.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJane Pierson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHE2LCI and PHE2RCM or be admitted into one of the following courses codes: HBHS, HBHSB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Understanding psychosocial adjustment to chronic illness and disability: a handbook for evidence-based practitioners in rehabilitation
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorChan, F., Da Silva Cardoso, E., & Chronister, J. A.
Year2009
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PublisherSpringer Publishing Company
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Social support measurement and intervention: a guide for health and social scientists
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AuthorCohen, S., Underwood, L. G., & Gottlieb, B. H.
Year2000
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PublisherOxford University Press
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Social support: a review. In H. S. Friedman (Ed.), The Oxford handbook of health psychology (pp. 189-214).
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AuthorTaylor, S. E.
Year2011
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PublisherOxford University Press, USA.
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Relational regulation theory: A new approach to explain the link between perceived social support and mental health.
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Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorLakey, B., & Orehek, E.
Year2011
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPsychological Review, 118(3), 482-495.
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJane Pierson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 15-min team presentation (equivalent to 250 words per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Two 1800-word individual assignments (40% each) | N/A | N/A | No | 80 | SILO2, SILO3 |