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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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Description The module extends the study of developmental psychology into adult development. The module aims to provide the student with an understanding of developmental psychology across the lifespan, with specific emphasis on physical, cognitive, social, emotional, sexual and relational contexts of adult development. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the theories, themes and concepts in developmental psychology and appreciate that development continues throughout the lifespan. In addition, students will learn about current issues involved in lifespan developmental research, together with specific empirical studies that address contemporary developmental research questions. Students will also examine quantitative and qualitative research approaches pertinent to the study of development across the lifespan and explore, in particular, longitudinal, life course and life history methodologies as applied in current contexts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the major theories, themes and concepts of developmental psychology specifically applied to adulthood 2. Outline the range of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, sexual and relational developmental outcomes evidenced by current research in the field. 3. Appreciate the complexity of social and environmental factors and contemporary contexts pertaining to developmental psychology and their potential impact on individual developmental outcomes across the lifespan. 4. Review the range of research approaches most relevant to the study of development across the lifespan. 5. Critically evaluate particular research methodologies employed in applied developmental psychology inter alia longitudinal, life course and life history methodologies. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Introduction:Introduction to module and in-class discussion on cross cutting, contemporary themes in lifespan development.Primer on Lifespan Development: Childhood to AdulthoodIntroductory primer on lifespan development; including child and adolescent development.Theorising Lifespan DevelopmentTheoretical approaches to and contemporary conceptualisations of lifespan development.Transitions Across the LifespanTransitions Across the Lifespan: Transition to Adulthood: Case Study-Emerging AdulthoodPersonal RelationshipsRelationships Across the LifespanCognitive DevelopmentCognitive Development and FunctioningSocial Contexts Of DevelopmentSexuality Across the Lifespan; ,Impact of Social Changes: Case Study Identity Development and Social MediaPsychological Health and Well-being Across the LifespanPsychological Adaption and Mental Health; Resilience and Risk Across the LifespanAgingPhysical, Social and Psychological Changes; Positive Aging Perspectives; Case Study - Research Shaping PolicyReflection and Review of Module | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 35409, Journal, Journal of Adult Development, 0, Journal, 35410, Journal, Developmental Psychology, 0, Journal, 35411, Journal, Developmental Review, 0, Journal, 35412, Journal, British Journal of Developmental Psychology, 0, Journal, 35413, Journal, Human Development, 0, Journal, 35414, Journal, Psychology and Aging, 0, Journal, 35415, Journal, Journal of Gerontology, 0, Journal, 35416, Journal, International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 0, Journal, 35417, Website, apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/, 0, Website, 35418, Website, tilda.ie, 0, Website, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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