Groups, Social identity and Health: An emerging perspective, Social Identity and Appraisal Process, Stress and Coping, Stigma and wellbeing, Prejudice and Stereotyping, How discrimination, political violence and Intractable conflicts affect Health & wellbeing?, Depression, Emotions and Health: Effects of Shame and Humiliation, Collective Participation and Wellbeing, Building individual and collective resilience, Role of social support.
Course Objective
The course will introduce students to major health & wellbeing related issues in individual and group life and provide an up-to-date and thorough grounding in the theories, concepts and empirical findings in social psychology of health and wellbeing. Students will learn about the issues such as stress, stigma, stereotypes, discrimination, social identity, depression, social support, collective participation and emotions. The course will help students appreciate the relevance of social psychology for maintaining positive health behaviors and enhancing personal and collective wellbeing.
Faculty
Course Content
Groups, Social identity and Health: An emerging perspective, Social Identity and Appraisal Process, Stress and Coping, Stigma and wellbeing, Prejudice and Stereotyping, How discrimination, political violence and Intractable conflicts affect Health & wellbeing?, Depression, Emotions and Health: Effects of Shame and Humiliation, Collective Participation and Wellbeing, Building individual and collective resilience, Role of social support.