Teaching code

4S02341

Teacher

Anna Maria Meneghini

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-PSI/07 - DYNAMIC PSYCHOLOGY

Period

Sem. 1B dal Nov 15, 2021 al Jan 12, 2022.

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Learning outcomes

The course in Community Psychology will introduce the students to the specific analytical perspective of this discipline, working within the general framework of Dynamic Psychology, but also employing the main concepts presented in the Social Psychology course. Community Psychology looks at the sources of well-being, shifting the focus from an individualistic perspective and investigating instead its collective dimension. The focus will be on the relationships between people (especially between the social worker and the service user) and between people and the contexts they live in. Students will study the importance of a sense of community, the concept of participation and community empowerment for the individual and social changes and the prevention of psychosocial distress. It will be demonstrated how community work can deal with psychosocial problems and develop individual resources in relationship settings. Theoretical principles that guide social workers together with practical examples will be discussed during the lessons.

Program

Course topics:
• Principles and values of Community Psychology
• Social support, networking and community
• Sense of community and involvement
• Psychological resources and empowerment
• The community development: from the process of change to its results
• Community work: operators, environments and modalities
• Risk factors, protection factors, the prevention and promotion of health and well-being
• Risk factors and resources related to some forms of psychosocial distress
• Psychosocial distress and resources in contexts characterised by deviant behaviours, addictions, migration
• Prevention and methods of Community Psychology
• Helping professionals and empowerment
• Work with groups

Books:
Santinello M., Vieno A., Lenzi M. (2018). Fondamenti di Psicologia di Comunità (Seconda Edizione), Il Mulino, BO.
Speltini, G. (2016). L’età giovanile. Disagio e risorse psicosociali, Il Mulino, BO. Chapters: 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Bibliography

Examination Methods

Written exam. The final mark of the exam entitled “Psicologia Sociale e di Comunità” will be the mean score of the evaluations of the student’s responses to four questions (two on the subjects of the module of Social Psychology and two on the module of Community Psychology) expressed in thirtieths. The student must achieve a pass in both modules in the exam in the same exam session. Students from the previous years who still have to pass the exam can refer to the books/chapters listed in the syllabus for their course year. As a consequence of the covid emergency, the exam modality (i.e. oral exam via zoom) may be changed.