AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to explore the concept of health, analysing its evolution on a theoretical level and providing a critical reading of the psychological and social processes involved in its construction. In particular, the themes of prevention and health promotion in educational, health and community contexts are dealt with. The concept of health is deepened by exploring lines of action, contexts and methodologies of intervention specific to psychology.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:
- define the key constructs of the discipline;
- link the learned constructs to each other;
- identify the main reference theories of the discipline
- identify the discipline's main methodologies and intervention tools;
- link theoretical knowledge to real contexts of application
- critically reflect on one's own positioning in relation to the topics covered by the course
- manage their social interactions in a collaborative manner

The Course contributes to the achievement of Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda

TEACHING METHODS

The Course will be divided into a theoretical part of lectures (with the support of slides) and interactive moments, characterised by individual and small group exercises and moments of discussion among participants.

Students with a certified DSA, disability or other special educational needs are advised to contact the lecturer at the beginning of the Course in order to agree on teaching and examination methods that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning methods.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The course content encompasses the epistemological premises and theoretical developments in health psychology (from the bio-medical perspective to the critique of the bio-psycho-social model); health-relevant determinants and processes; health prevention and health promotion; lines of action, methodologies and contexts of intervention specific to health psychology.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Required books: 

• Braibanti P. , Ripensare la salute, Franco Angeli, Milano, 2015.
• Bertini M., Psicologia della salute, Raffaello Cortina Editore, Milano, 2012.

In addition, a book of your choice from the following:

• Bertini M. – Braibanti P. - Gagliardi M.P., Il modello “Skills for Life” 11-14 anni. La promozione dello sviluppo personale e sociale nella scuola, Franco Angeli, Milano, 2006.
• Bertolini G.(a cura di), Scelte sulla vita. L’esperienza di cura nei reparti di terapia intensiva, Guerini e Associati, Milano, 2007.
• Canguilhem G., Il normale e il patologico, Einaudi, Torino, 1998.
• De Piccoli N., Salute e qualità della vita nella società del benessere, Carocci, Roma, 2014.
• Delle Fave A., Bassi M., Psicologia e salute. Esperienze e risorse dei protagonisti della cura, UTET, Novara, 2013.
• Egger G.– Spark R. – Donovan R., Health Promotion Strategies and Methods, McGraw-Hill, Australia, 2005.
• Gadamer H.G., Dove si nasconde la salute, Cortina, Milano, 1994.
• Guerra G., Psicosociologia dell'ospedale. Analisi organizzativa e processi di cambiamento, Carocci, Roma, 2004.
• Marhaba S. (a cura di), Salute, ben-essere e soggettività, McGraw-Hill, Milano, 1999.
• Marks D.F. (ed.), The Health Psychology Reader, SAGE, London, 2002 (capitoli da concordare con la docente).
• Mauri A. – Tinti C. (a cura di), Psicologia della salute per operatori sanitari, UTET, Torino, 2006.
• Morganti F., Psicologia dell’invecchiamento e qualità della vita. Salute, fragilità, demenze, Carocci, Roma, 2022.
• Murray M. (ed.), Critical Health Psychology, Palgrave McMillan, UK, 2014.
• Nathan T. – Stengers I., Medici e stregoni, Bollati Boringhieri, Torino, 1996, unitamente a Canguilhem G., Sulla medicina. Scritti 1955-1989, Einaudi, Torino, 2007.
• Solano L. (a cura di), Dal Sintomo alla Persona, Franco Angeli,  Milano, 2011.
• Sontag, S. Malattia come metafora e L'Aids e le sue metafore, Nottetempo, Milano, 2020.

Articles and/or other choice texts may be indicated during the course. 
Alternative texts can be agreed with the lecturer. 
For international students, indications of texts and articles in English are available on request.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ANNA ZUNINO (President)

LAURA MIGLIORINI

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Classes will begin on Thursday 21 September 2023

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The examination consists of an oral interview.
For international students, the examination may be taken in English.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The examination involves an assessment of knowledge through an interview, starting with a concept map drawn up by the student based on the topics covered in the course.

Exam schedule