Social Psychology of Wellbeing
Psychology
A course by
Lincoln University
Explore theoretical understandings and concepts of well-being from a range of social scientific perspectives. This course develops critical thinking about the social psychology of wellbeing and its implications for human performance, social movements, and policy.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University Canterbury Campus, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Develop a robust, multidimensional definition of wellbeing
Students will be able to define and explain wellbeing using multiple social scientific perspectives.
Explain and critically discuss dimensions of social psychology of wellbeing
Students will articulate and analyze the biological, emotional, cognitive, social, and cultural factors influencing wellbeing.
Account for evolutionary and developmental contexts of wellbeing
What You're Signing Up For
You’ll explore theoretical understandings and concepts of well-being from a range of social scientific perspectives. The course covers multiple dimensions of wellbeing including biological, emotional, cognitive, social, and cultural aspects, as well as evolutionary and developmental contexts. It examines links between wellbeing and human performance, contemporary social movements, positive psychology research, and the relationship between wellbeing, physical activity, health, social policy, and intervention strategies.
Course Content
- Multidimensional definition and account of wellbeing
- Dimensions of social psychology of wellbeing (biological, emotional, cognitive, social, cultural)
- Evolutionary and developmental contexts of human wellbeing
- Links between wellbeing and human performance and capabilities
- Contemporary social movements related to wellbeing (work-life balance, downshifting, slow movement)
- Critical analysis of research in social psychology of wellbeing and positive psychology
- Relationship between wellbeing, physical activity, and health
- Social psychology of wellbeing in relation to social policy and intervention strategies
What you need to know first
Minimum 30 credit points including level 200 or 300 courses
What sort of industry will this job lead to
health
social sciences
Future employment opportunities might be
Roles in social research
Community well-being program development
Health promotion