Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Seminar
Module Offerings
6504PSYSLI-APR-PAR
6504PSYSLI-JAN-PAR
6504PSYSLI-SEP-PAR
6504PSYSLI-SEP_NS-PAR
Aims
1. To explore in depth the major concepts and research methods used in the field of positive psychology.
2. To provide an in-depth discussion of the psychological science associated with human strengths, flourishing and positive emotions.
3. To introduce main theoretical perspectives within positive psychology.
4. To explore the position of positive psychology in relation to other branches of psychology.
5. To examine the design, rationale, application and implications of positive psychology interventions.
6. To reflect on personal experience of Positive Psychology interventions.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Delineate the major features of current theoretical perspectives and applied approaches in positive psychology.
2.
Critically evaluate core perspectives of positive psychology.
3.
Critically reflect on positive psychology interventions.
4.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of research methods applied within positive psychology.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The emergence and development of the field of positive psychology.
Hedonic and eudaimonic 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.