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.
School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jane Pierson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: PHE2LCI and PHE2RCM or be admitted into one of the following courses codes: HBHS, HBHSB
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Understanding psychosocial adjustment to chronic illness and disability: a handbook for evidence-based practitioners in rehabilitation
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Chan, F., Da Silva Cardoso, E., & Chronister, J. A.
Year: 2009
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Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
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Social support measurement and intervention: a guide for health and social scientists
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Cohen, S., Underwood, L. G., & Gottlieb, B. H.
Year: 2000
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Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Social support: a review. In H. S. Friedman (Ed.), The Oxford handbook of health psychology (pp. 189-214).
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Taylor, S. E.
Year: 2011
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Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA.
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Relational regulation theory: A new approach to explain the link between perceived social support and mental health.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Lakey, B., & Orehek, E.
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Psychological Review, 118(3), 482-495.
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jane 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 |