PL4S141 - Health Psychology 1: Stress, Health and Illness 01 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2023 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL4S141 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Health Psychology 1: Stress, Health and Illness | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology and Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Psychology | ||
| Module Leader: | Laura Drummond | ||
| Module Team: | Nicola Kazamia | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2022 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2023 |
Module Aims
To enable students to develop a sophisticated critical awareness of theoretical perspectives relating to the relationship between stress and illness.
To encourage critical appraisal of contextual factors affecting stress, health and illness.
Content Summary
Theoretical perspectives related to stress, health and illness – including biopsychosocial models of health and stress and an introduction to psychoneuroimmunology.
The role of individual differences in moderating the relationship between stress, health and illness. The impact of personality, locus of control, self-efficacy as well as the influences of environmental/contextual factors.
Stress management interventions to promote health and well-being, the role of coping strategies and the impact of social support. Professional and practical issues associated with the implementation of stress management interventions and interventions to promote health and well-being.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 127 |
| Directed Study | 68 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Provide a sophisticated critical appraisal of contemporary models to explain the relationship between stress and health. |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate the impact of contextual factors on the relationship between stress & health and on the efficacy of interventions. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | An essay critically evaluating theory and research on stress, health and contextual effects. | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Case Study (CW) 1 | A case study applying psychological models of stress and stress management interventions to a specific setting | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case Study (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |