Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Contemporary Trends in Psychology and Interdisciplinary Approach in the Context of Healthcare I
Course Code
VPUPK_314
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 contemporary trends in psychology, including in the context of healthcare within the framework of an interdisciplinary approach and to promote understanding of how to develop the doctoral thesis, and to develop competence in crisis and conflict resolution and stress management.
Preliminary Knowledge
General knowledge at Master's level.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.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 and reasonedly discuss the topic of his doctoral thesis.
Skills
1.Will be able to independently update the research problem in the context of health care in connection with the topic of his doctoral thesis and prepare a literature review on it based on the latest research. Will be able to demonstrate the ability to create a text using a scientific style. Will be able to demonstrate in-depth understanding of modern psychological trends and the topic of his work in the discussion.
Competences
1.Independently develop a literature review summary of contemporary research in psychology in the health care context in accordance with your doctoral thesis, demonstrating the ability to formulate a research problem, systematically and purposefully select recent research and analyze it. Argumentatively discuss the modern achievements of psychological science and be able to present the concept of own work.
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.
Line Joranger. (2019). An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Human Mind : Subjectivity, Science and Experiences in Change. Routledge.Suitable for English stream
3.
Louis E. Grove. (2019). New Developments in Psychology Research. Nova.Suitable for English stream
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Mārtinsone, K. un Sudraba, V. (red.). (2019). Veselības psiholoģija. Teorijas un prakses starpdisciplinārā perspektīva. RSU izdevniecība.
5.
Ciucci, M. (2020). Mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. ENVI Webinar Proceedings. European Union.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Cust, F., Combes, H., Priest, H., & Cust, H. (2021). Inter-professional education in a child mental health-care context: Children’s nursing and clinical psychology students learning together. The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education, and Practice, 16(1), 21-31.Suitable for English stream
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Kazak, A. E., Nash, J. M., Hiroto, K., & Kaslow, N. J. (2017). Psychologists in patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs): Roles, evidence, opportunities, and challenges. American Psychologist, 72(1), 1-12.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
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United For Global Mental Health (2020). The impact of COVID-19 on global mental health: A Briefing.Suitable for English stream
5.
Veselības ministrija (2021). “Par nepieciešamajiem pasākumiem 2021. gadam un turpmāk ik gadu, lai samazinātu ilglaicīgu negatīvo ietekmi uz sabiedrības psihisko veselību, ko rada COVID-19 pandēmija”. Informatīvais ziņojums.
Other Information Sources
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E-žurnālu datubāzes/Databases of e-journals: Academic Search Complete, Cambridge journals, Wiley-Blackwell, ScienceDirectSuitable for English stream
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Publikāciju bibliogrāfiskās un citēšanas informācijas datubāzes/Bibliographic and citation information databases of publications - Scopus, Web of ScienceSuitable for English stream