Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Online

Module Offerings

7503PSYSCI-APR-PAR
7503PSYSCI-JAN-PAR
7503PSYSCI-SEP-PAR

Aims

To explore in depth the major concepts and research methods used in the field of positive psychology To provide an in-depth discussion of the psychological science associated with human strengths, flourishing and positive emotions To introduce main theoretical perspectives within Positive Psychology To explore the position of Positive Psychology in relation to other branches of Psychology To examine design, rationale, application and implications of Positive Psychology interventions To reflect on the personal experience with Positive Psychology interventions

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:• The emergence and development of the field of Positive Psychology • Hedonic and eudemonic happiness • Well-being, life satisfaction and flourishing • Psychology of emotions • Mindfulness as a core skill • The body in Positive Psychology • Psychological states, traits and behaviours and well-being • Positive Psychology interventions
Additional Information:Positive Psychology developed with the aim of providing an additional psychological perspective that is less concerned with human disabilities, diseases or dysfunctions but rather focuses on the 'positive' side of psychological functioning, considering what factors may contribute to human resilience, flourishing and thriving. This module takes a broad perspective drawing on data from areas such as Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Personality and Individual Differences as well as Economics. To relate to the strong applied perspective of Positive Psychology in areas such as Positive Coaching, Positive Leadership and also Positive Clinical Psychology and to further develop psychological literacy the module will include an experiential component where students will reflect on first-hand experience gained by applying Positive Psychology intervention techniques. This reflection will be part of the assessment.

Assessments

Reflection
Essay