Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Psychology
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Seminar
Module Offerings
6204PSYSCI-SEP-CTY
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 design, rationale, application and implications of Positive Psychology interventions
6. To reflect on the personal experience with 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
- Wellbeing, life satisfaction and flourishing
- Values and character strengths
- Mindfulness as a core skill
- The body in Positive Psychology
- Psychological states, traits and behaviours and wellbeing
- Positive Psychology interventions
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to explore in-depth the major concepts and research methods used in the field of positive psychology. You learn in-depth discussions of the psychology science associated with human strengths, flourishing and positive emotions. You will also explore the position of Positive Psychology in relation to other branches of Psychology.
The aim of this module is to explore in-depth the major concepts and research methods used in the field of positive psychology. You learn in-depth discussions of the psychology science associated with human strengths, flourishing and positive emotions. You will also explore the position of Positive Psychology in relation to other branches of Psychology.
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. 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 exercises. This reflection will be part of the assessment.