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Presentation
Presentation
Positive Psychology integrates a variety of themes related to positive human development. The scientific study of these themes aims to understand better the human potentials, resources, strengths, and virtues that allow individuals, communities, and organizations to thrive. As a scientific field, it also aims to contribute to understanding psychological and social phenomena, capturing the complexity underlying the interaction of positive and negative aspects of human behavior and functioning.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Optional | Português
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Code
Code
ULP608-15935
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
PC1: Introduction to Positive Psychology 1.1 PP1: First wave: "Looking to psychology through a positive lens." 1.2 Optimizing positive human functioning as opposed to focusing on illness and deficits 1.3 PP2: Second Wave: "Embracing the Dark Side of Life." PC2: Major themes and areas of study in positive psychology 2.1 Well-Being and Happiness: From hedonism to eudaimonia 2.2 Flow/optimal experience and quality of subjective experience 2.3 Flourishing: The PERMA profile 2.4 The Science of Love and the Complexity of Relationships 2.5 Self-Control: How to resist temptations 2.6 Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance PC3. Applied Positive Psychology PC4. Research methodologies in positive psychology
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Objectives
Objectives
LO1: To understand the new epistemological paradigm of Positive Psychology, acquiring and integrating concepts and knowledge that allow its historical framing. LO2: To know and discuss the main themes and areas of knowledge and research of Positive Psychology. LO3: To understand and reflect on the primary prevention processes, individuals' positive functioning promotion, and optimization by opposition to remediation models. LO4: Identify, describe and reflect on the main application areas of positive psychology. LO5: To know the main research methods in Positive Psychology and reflect on its application and pertinence.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
This course unit is organized through theoretical-practical classes that integrate different teaching and learning methodologies: expository sessions supported by audiovisual materials (ME1), large-group discussions (ME2), analysis of illustrative film excerpts (ME3), collaborative small-group work (ME4), group work presentations and debates (ME5), and continuous feedback from both the instructor and peers (ME6). The proposed methodologies incorporate innovative, evidence-based pedagogical practices, aligned with the objectives and content of the course unit. They aim to foster the integration of theory and practice and to stimulate critical reflection on key concepts of Positive Psychology.
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References
References
Pedrotti, J. T., Lopez, S. J., McDermott, R. C., & Snyder, C. R. (2024). Positive psychology: The scientific and practical explorations of human strengths (5th ed.). SAGE. Snyder, C. R., Lopez, S. J., Edwards, L. M., & Marques, S. C. (Eds.). (2021). The Oxford handbook of positive psychology (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199396511.001.0001 Ivtzan, I., Lomas, T., Hefferon, K., & Worth, P. (2016). Second wave positive psychology: Embracing the dark side of life. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315740010 Baumeister, R. F., Vohs, K. D., Aaker, J. L., & Garbinsky, E. N. (2013). Some key differences between a happy life and a meaningful life. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 8(6), 505-516. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2013.830764
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Assessment
Assessment
A unidade curricular adota o regime de avaliação contínua, sem independência entre as suas componentes, integrando os seguintes instrumentos de avaliação:
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Prova escrita – 50%
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Trabalho prático em grupo – 50%
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Apresentação e discussão oral com avaliação individual – 30%
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Relatório escrito – 20%
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Os objetivos, critérios e especificações do trabalho serão disponibilizados de forma detalhada na plataforma Moodle. A frequência às aulas é obrigatória para aprovação na unidade curricular, sendo assegurado o registo de assiduidade para o respetivo controlo.
Os estudantes que não obtenham aprovação em período de avaliação contínua terão acesso a exame final, o qual consistirá numa prova destinada a avaliar tanto os conhecimentos teóricos como as competências desenvolvidas, em linha com as exigidas no trabalho prático.
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Mobility
Mobility
No
