PB000A - DYNAMICS OF FAIRNESS JUDGMENTS AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES IN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS

courses

ID:

PB000A

Duration (hours):

50

CFU:

SSD:

PSICOLOGIA SOCIALE

Located in:

CHIETI

Url:

Course Details:

PSYCHOLOGY OF WELL-BEING AND PERFORMANCE/CORSO GENERICO Year: 1

Year:

2025

Course Catalogue:

https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2025?co...

Date/time interval

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

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

Systematically understand contemporary concepts, theories, and findings in the Social Psychology of Justice;
Critically evaluate these concepts, theories, and findings;
Express well-founded opinions, construct rational arguments, develop new perspectives, and engage in critical thinking both orally and in writing;
Demonstrate an awareness of how justice-related concepts, theories, and findings can be applied to benefit individuals, groups, and society;
Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts;
Recognize and reflect on uncertainty, ambiguity, and the limits of current knowledge.

Course Prerequisites

none

Teaching Methods

A combination of lectures, small-group activities, interactive discussions, and student presentations

Assessment Methods

Assignments will be given during class sessions. The final grade will be weighted as follows: Individual homework assignments to be submitted to the instructor (30%), individual in-class presentations (30%), final exam (written and oral) (40%).
For non-attending students, as well as for attending students who have not completed the assigned tasks, assessment will be based solely on a written and oral exam. These exams will evaluate both the knowledge acquired and the student’s critical thinking skills.
An excellent grade will be awarded to students who demonstrate a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the course topics, accurate and conscious use of disciplinary language, originality in content development, and strong familiarity with the material.
A good grade will be assigned to students whose preparation is primarily based on memorization, who show limited analytical and synthesis skills, or who use language that is not entirely appropriate.
A passing grade will be given to students who demonstrate significant content gaps or use inappropriate language. If such deficiencies are serious and widespread, the exam will receive a failing grade.

Texts

Lind E. A. (ed.) (2020) Social Psychology and Justice (1st Edition), Rutledge, 316 Pages, GBP £42.99, e-book £32,24. Chapters 5, 6 and 9 not requested.

This course explores theories and research on the psychology of justice in social contexts, focusing on the dynamics of fairness judgments and their consequences. It examines how social psychological approaches help us understand perceptions of fairness, including the factors that shape these perceptions and the outcomes they produce. The course will address the implications of justice research in various domains, including workplaces and organizations, government institutions, law enforcement, healthcare, and the development of radical and extremist behavior. Particular emphasis will be placed on the practical application of justice psychology to promote well-being in communities and professional settings.

Course Language

English

More information

Student Office Hours are held weekly in the instructor’s office, located on the top floor, at the end of the last corridor of the Humanities Building (Palazzina di Lettere) on the Madonna delle Piane Campus in Chieti Scalo, or remotely via Microsoft Teams. Appointments must be requested in advance by emailing chiara.berti@unich.it.