(in Polish) Positive ageing 2.5.E-KZK018

Class topics:
1. Introduction to the issues of aging and old age
2. Theories of adaptation to old age and models of aging
3. Positive aging
4. Pathological aging
5. Psychological barriers to positive aging
6. Experiencing losses in the lives of older people
7. Attitudes towards one's own old age
8. Activity of older people
9. Social support for older people
10. Life wisdom
11. Positive strategies and interventions in the elderly

Field of study

(in Polish) Psychologia

Supplementary literature

(in Polish) • Bień B. (1997) Starzenie się pomyślne versus zwyczajne, Gerontologia Polska, nr 5, 40–44 • Brzezińska M.(2011) Proaktywna starość. Strategie radzenia sobie ze stresem w okresie późnej dorosłości. Difin: Warszawa • Leszek, J. (2021). Współczesne problemy geriatrii i psychogeriatrii. Wyd. Medical Topics • Religa, D. i Derejczyk, J. (2021) Drogowskazy w geriatrii. Wydawnictwo Lekarskie PZWL

Student workload

Number of ECTS points: 3* participation in classes: 30h preparation for classes: 15 h Independent preparation to pass the course: 35 h Total 80h = 3 ECTS * 1 ECTS point = 25-30 hours of student work

Study level

(in Polish) jednolite magisterskie

Education profile

(in Polish) studia stacjonarne

Mode

(in Polish) Realizowany w sali

Requirements

Successfully completed course in the psychology of human development

Prerequisites

Lecture goals: - in terms of knowledge The aim of the course is to characterize the processes related to human aging (both in the physiological, psychological and social dimensions), as well as the factors influencing their positive/successful course. - in terms of skills The presented knowledge is intended to enable students to acquire the basic ability to recognize the stages of aging and the ability to determine factors (external and internal) contributing to successful aging. - within the scope of competence Awareness that aging is a complex process and that human old age is multi-stage and multi-dimensional.

Course coordinators

Katarzyna Skałacka

Learning outcomes

Knowledge
As a result of the classes, the student should be able to:
• Characterize the basic terms related to the psychology of aging
• Know the stages of human aging
• Characterize the main factors shaping successful and pathological aging

Skills
As a result of the classes, the student should be able to:
• explain phenomena related to aging processes efficiently and precisely, based on theoretical knowledge

Social competence
As a result of the classes, the student has/demonstrates:
• awareness of one's knowledge about human aging processes and the need to enrich it with new scientific reports
• is aware of the impact of broadly understood activity and contact with other people on the positive course of the human aging process

Assessment criteria

How to pass the course*:
In order to pass the lectures, attendance during classes and successful completion of the final assessment are required

*Attendance at classes does not constitute confirmation of achieving any learning outcomes.

Forms of passing classes:
• Final test in the form of closed and open questions

Basic evaluation criteria:
• Obtaining at least 60% of the points on the test requires passing the course
• Attendance at classes – in accordance with the UO Study Regulations. One absence per semester is allowed (missing 2 class topics). In such a case, the absence should be counted during consultations or at another date agreed with the teacher. Missing more than three course topics in a semester will prevent you from passing the course.

Bibliography

Docking, R.E. & Stock, J. (2017). International Handbook of Positive Aging. Routledge
Hill, R.D. (2006). Positive Aging: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals and Consumers. W. W. Norton & Company
Hill, R.D. (2008). Seven Strategies for Positive Aging. W. W. Norton & Company
Sugar, J.A (2019). Introduction to Aging: A Positive, Interdisciplinary Approach. Springer Publishing Company

Additional information

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