Introduction to Positive Psychology

Dozentinnen/Dozenten:

Selda Koydemir, Astrid Schütz

Angaben:

Blockseminar, 2 SWS

Termine:

Einzeltermin am 19.11.2021, 14:00 - 19:00, Raum n.V.
Einzeltermin am 20.11.2021, Einzeltermin am 21.11.2021, 9:00 - 19:00, Raum n.V.

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Das Seminar wird für den Bachelor-Studiengang Psychologie, PM Persönlichkeitspsychologie angeboten.
Requirements and Grading
Participation in class 20%
Reflection papers 45% (15% each)
In-class presentation 35%

Inhalt:

In this seminar students will get acquainted with the study of Positive Psychology - the scientific study of the strengths, virtues, and positive emotions that enable individuals and communities to thrive. This course is an introduction to the study of topics related to happiness and the positive aspects of human experience such as general well-being, character strengths, optimism, gratitude, and prosocial behaviours. The course focuses on the main areas of basic and applied research in positive psychology and the methods that researchers use to study positive concepts with a special emphasis on the individual differences in wellbeing and happiness. Studies on wellbeing enhancement interventions will also be discussed and examined. This course will also introduce conflicting perspectives and their respective empirical support such as the drawbacks of positive experiences, and the measurement issues. This course is highly interactive. Format includes some lecturing by the instructor, presentation by the students, in-class group discussions, and small or large group activities.

Empfohlene Literatur:

Gable, S.L., & Haidt, J. (2005). What (and why) is positive psychology? Review of General Psychology, 9, 103-110.
Baumeister, R.F. et al. (2013). Some key differences between a happy life and a meaningful life. Journal of Positive Psychology, 8, 505-516.
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2008). Hedonia, eudaimonia, and well-being: An introduction. Journal of Happiness Studies, 9(1), 1 11. Goodman, F. R., Disabato, D. J., Kashdan, T. B., & Kauffman, S. B. (2017). Measuring well-being: A comparison of subjective well-being and PERMA. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 13(4), 321-332.
Røysamb, E., Nes, R. B., Czajkowski, N. O., & Vassend, O. (2018). Genetics, personality and wellbeing. A twin study of traits, facets and life satisfaction. Scientific reports, 8(1), 12298.
Fredrickson, B. L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology. The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. The American Psychologist, 56(3), 218 26.
Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000). Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. American Psychologist, 55(1), 68 78.
Quinlan, D., Swain, N., & Vella-Brodrick, D. A. (2012). Character strengths interventions: Building on what we know for improved outcomes. Journal of Happiness Studies, 13, 1145-163.
Koydemir, S., Bugay Sökmez, A. & Schütz, A. (2019). A meta-analysis of the effectiveness of randomised controlled positive psychological interventions on subjective and psychological well-being. Applied Research in Quality of Life. DOI: 10.1007/s11482-019-09788-z.