PSICOM010 - COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL PLANNING

courses
ID:
PSICOM010
Duration (hours):
60
CFU:
6
SSD:
PSICOLOGIA SOCIALE
Located in:
CHIETI
Url:
PSYCHOLOGY/NEUROSCIENZE COGNITIVE Year: 1
PSYCHOLOGY/PSICOLOGIA DELLO SVILUPPO Year: 1
PSYCHOLOGY/PSICOLOGIA SOCIALE, DEL LAVORO E DELLE ORGANIZZAZIONI Year: 1
Year:
2025
Course Catalogue:
https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2025?co...

Overview

Date/time interval

Secondo Semestre (09/02/2026 - 30/05/2026)

Syllabus

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, the student must know how to planning, in the essential lines, a psychological intervention in the field of community psychology. This implies the knowledge of the main theoretical models, their practical application and the knowledge of the methodologies and tools typical of the discipline.
Knowledge and ability to understand
At the end of the course the student must know:
- identify the most appropriate methodologies and tools for the analysis of the social context
- identify objectives of a psychological work
- identify evaluation methods and tools
Autonomy of judgment
At the end of the course the student must know:
- understand which are the most appropriate work packages for a social project
Communication skills
At the end of the course the student must know:
- Use the technical language of social planning and spend it on drafting the projects

Course Prerequisites

No prerequisite

Teaching Methods

Lectures and discussion of real cases and projects. In addition, students will be required to deepen the issues dealt with by studying scientific articles deemed of particular interest. The exercises will take place in small groups.

Assessment Methods

The assessment includes (1) a multiple-choice test (28 questions, equivalent to 28 points); (2) participation in a practical exercise (4 points)

Texts

1. Santinello M., Vieno A., Lenzi M. Fondamenti di psicologia di comunità. Il Mulino, 2° edizione, 2018
2. Santinello M., Vieno A. (a cura di). Metodi di intervento in psicologia di comunità. Il Mulino, 2013

Contents

The course deals with the theoretical and applicative aspects of Community Psychology and deepens the planning techniques of psychosocial interventions.
Community psychology: history and specificity of the discipline; the ecological approach and the main theories; the promotion of well-being; psychological, social and community empowerment; sense of community; research methods; action tools of the community psychologist.
The planning and evaluation of psychosocial interventions: areas and main planning models; the realization of intervention projects; evaluation methodologies

Course Language

Italian

More information

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Degrees

Degrees

PSYCHOLOGY 
Master’s Degree
2 years
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