Development and Intervention in Adulthood and Elderly
4
2014-2015
02017956
Psychology
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
4.0
Compulsory
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado
Recommended Prerequisites
Not applicable
Teaching Methods
Lectures, practical activities and case discussions.
Learning Outcomes
- To know the main human development models applied to adults.
- To analyze the main themes and issues in adulthood and late adulthood.
- To understand the personal and contextual dynamics involved in the transition process from adulthood to elderly.
- To understand and analyze intervention programs designed to promote development and well-being in adults and elderly.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
1. Human development models: from emerging adulthood to adulthood and late adulthood.
2. Transitions from emerging adulthood to adulthood
3. What it means to be adult?
4. Late adulthood
5. Interventions with adults and elderly
Head Lecturer(s)
Joaquim Armando Gomes Alves Ferreira
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Exam: 100.0%
Bibliography
Anderson, M.,Goodman, J.,& Schlossberg, N. (2012).Counseling adults in transition:linking Schlossberg’s theory with practice in a diverse world, 4th ed.New York:Springer.
Backman, L., Nyberg, L(2010).Successful aging: Perspectives from the behavioral sciences.New York:Cambridge Univ Press.
Fry,P. S.,& Keyes,C.(2010).New frontiers in resilient aging:Life-strengths and well-being in late life.New York:Cambridge Univ Press.
Novo,R. F. (2007).Para além da eudaimonia:O bem-estar psicológico em mulheres na idade adulta avançada. Lisboa:FCG.
Simões, A.(2006).A nova velhice: um novo público a formar.Coimbra:Almedina.
Simões,A., …….. & Sousa, L. N.(2006). Promover o bem-estar dos idosos:Um estudo experimental. Psychologica, 42, 115-131.
Vondracek, F. W.,Ferreira, J. A., & Santos,E. (2010).Vocational Behavior and Development in Times of Social Change:New Perspectives for Theory,Research, and Practice.International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, Volume 10, Number 2, 125-138