Adult and Ageing Development Psychology

Code:

P500

Acronym:

PDAI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Psychology

Instance: 2010/2011 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Psychology
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master Psychology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIPSI	141	Official Curricular Structure 2007/2008	3	-	4	36	108

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

It is expected that the student will be able:
. to understand and discuss the development in the adult years and ageing, in light of the concepts and the theoretical perspectives approached in this unit;
. to identify the most significant developmental contexts of the adult and the aged, the underlying processes and the main changes that occur in the life cycle, as well as the impact on the individual reorganization and/or on the systems in which he/she participates;
. to discuss the psychological, social and cultural meanings of ageing;
. to approach the role of the psychologist in promoting the psychological development of the adult and the aged according to a multisystemic perspective.

Program

1. Theoretical perspectives of adult development and ageing
The perspective of the life cycle of Baltes; The ecology of human development of Bronfenbrenner; The constructive-developmental approach of meaning making of Kegan; Erikson and the developmental tasks of the adult years and ageing.

2. Differential contexts of development in the adult years and ageing
The family and the changes in parenthood and in the marital system; Work, retirement and the organization of leisure and free time; The meaning of friendship across time; Health/disease and the relationship with health institutions; The relationship with the community and culture.

3. Ageing in the context of development
Social and historical representations about ageing; Challenges of longevity to the social organization; Psychological conceptions of ageing; Intergenerational ties and the development of the several generations; Death, loss and grieving processes; Abuse and victimization of the old aged.

4. The role of the psychologist in the promotion of development and quality of life of the adult and the aged
Contexts and modalities of psychological intervention; Objectives and limitations of working with ageing people. Interdisciplinarity and multisystemic intervention.

Mandatory literature

Cavanaugh John C.; Adult development and aging. ISBN: 0-534-52066-9
Demick Jack 340; Handbook of adult development. ISBN: 0-306-467858-5
Kegan Robert; The^evolving self. ISBN: 0-674-27231-5

Complementary Bibliography

Baltes, P.B.; Theoretical propositions of life-span developmental Psychology. On the dynamics between growth and decline, Developmental Psychology, 23, 611-696, 1987
Baltes, P.B.; The many faces of human ageing: toward a psychological culture of old age., Psychological Medicine, 21, 837-854, 1991
Magai Carol ed. lit.; Handbook of emotion, adult development, and aging. ISBN: ISBN 0-12-464995-5
Vandenplas-Holper Christiane; Desenvolvimento psicológico na idade adulta e durante a velhice. ISBN: 972-41-2157-7
Marchand Helena; Temas de desenvolvimento psicológico do adulto e do idoso. ISBN: ISBN 972-8535-69-4
Whitbourne Susan Krauss; Adult development and aging. ISBN: 0-471-45821-X
Erikson Erik H.; Infância e sociedade
Lima Margarida Pedroso de; Posso participar?. ISBN: 972-43-0860-X
Birren James E.; Handbook of the psycology of aging. ISBN: 0-442-21401-4
Oliveira José H. Barros de; Psicologia do envelhecimento e do idoso. ISBN: 972-8082-67-3
Fonseca António Manuel; Desenvolvimento humano e envelhecimento. ISBN: 972-796-156-8
Paúl Maria Constança; Psicologia dos idosos. ISBN: 972-96044-2-8

Teaching methods and learning activities

Methods of oral presentation of the thematic subjects in the context of the large group;
Intentional creation of opportunities for discussion based upon contributions of teachers and students;
The teachers will appeal to their clinical experience in order to exemplify some of the concepts, but also processes and dilemnas present in psychological intervention;
Deepening and sistematization of knowlegde upon suggested readings and autonomous search of materials;
The last lesson is dedicated to a round table with psychologists working in the field with adults and aged people.

Software

Não aplicável

keywords

Social sciences > Psychological sciences > Psychology > Developmental psychology

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	28,00
	Exame	2,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
	Estudo autónomo	51
	Total:	51,00

Eligibility for exams

To be approved, the student needs a minimum of 10 points out of 20.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final classification consists in the final exam quotation. Students that have obtained an 8 or a 9 in the final exam have the possibility to be submitted to an oral exam.

Examinations or Special Assignments

There aren't.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to the official regulation of the FPCE-UP

Classification improvement

According to the official regulation of the FPCE-UP