Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Contemporary Trends in Psychology and Interdisciplinary Approach in the Context of Healthcare II
Course Code
VPUPK_315
Branch of Science
Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jeļena Koļesņikova
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
To deepen doctoral students’ understanding of how to develop the subject matter of their doctoral thesis, taking into consideration topicalities of contemporary psychology in drawing up survey questionnaires, adapting and applying them in their research work; understanding of psychological assistance and support to various groups of clients and patients, as well as to promote doctoral students' skills in research communication / knowledge dissemination in order to present their doctoral thesis, discuss and provide feedback regarding its results.
Preliminary Knowledge
General knowledge at Master's level.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student will be able to independently analyze and explain the development trends of modern psychology, within the framework of an interdisciplinary approach, in the context of health care. Argumentatively discuss the topic of doctoral thesis.
Skills
1.The student will be able to independently analyze, prepare and present the research problem on the topic of his doctoral thesis, based on the latest research. The student will be able to demonstrate in-depth understanding of modern psychological trends, including in the context of healthcare.
Competences
1.The student will be able to independently develop and present the research phase of his doctoral thesis at the conference, demonstrating the ability to independently formulate a research problem, systematically and purposefully select the latest studies, analyze them and discuss them with other researchers.
Assessment
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The doctoral student prepares a brief report on his participation and contribution to the research project/activity in which he participated. Promoting the understanding of how to develop one's doctoral thesis within the current topics of contemporary psychology, the doctoral student participates in a scientific project/activity on the topic of the doctoral thesis, develops the scientific skills and abilities necessary to achieve the goals. The student's contribution to the improvement of the study process is the provision of meaningful feedback on the study course by filling out its evaluation questionnaire.
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The doctoral student can documentally confirm: participation in national and/or international research projects/events, international exchange programs of scientists that correspond to the topic of the doctoral thesis.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
American Psychological Association (2023). 11 emerging trends for 2023. What’s ahead for psychologists and the field? Monitor on Psychology 2023 Issues, 1.Suitable for English stream
2.
Bender, M., & Adams, B. (Eds.). (2021). Methods and Assessment in Culture and Psychology (Culture and Psychology). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.Suitable for English stream
3.
Mārtinsone, K. un Pipere A. (red.). (2019). Zinātniskā rakstīšana un pētījumu rezultātu izplatīšana. 2.izd. RSU izdevniecība.
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Wright, A. J., Chávez, L., Edelstein, B. A., Grus, C. L., Krishnamurthy, R., Lieb, R., Wilson, M. (2020). Education and training guidelines for psychological assessment in health service psychology. American PsychologistSuitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
American Psychological Association (2021). Science and Research: Information, resources, and support for researchers, educators, and students during COVID-19. American Psychological Association.Suitable for English stream
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John Rust, Michal Kosinski, & David Stillwell. (2021). Modern Psychometrics : The Science of Psychological Assessment: Vol. 4th edition. Routledge.Suitable for English stream
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Resnick, S. G., Oehlert, M. E., Hoff, R. A., & Kearney, L. K. (2020). Measurement-based care and psychological assessment: Using measurement to enhance psychological treatment. Psychological Services, 17(3), 233-237.Suitable for English stream
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Skrule, J. (2022). Psihiskā veselība Latvijā 2015.-2021.gadā. Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs, 18. izdevums. Rīga ISBN 978-9934-514-66-1
Other Information Sources
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E-žurnāli un datubāzes/E-journals and databases: Scopus, Web of ScienceSuitable for English stream
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Atbilstoši promocijas darba tēmai/According to the topic of the thesisSuitable for English stream