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This course will explore some contemporary and controversial issues in research and theory in Family Psychology. Topics covered may include matters such as child abuse; discipline and punishment; role of family in adolescent development and socialization; multi-systemic family therapy and other family interventions. The emphasis through will be on recent research and theorizing about the selected topics, on the critical evaluation of research and theory, and on its applications to policies and family therapies.
The objectives of the course are to: Understand and apply core concepts within the field of Family PsychologyDevelop critical thinking to scientifically evaluate claims related to recommendations for parents, practitioners, and policymakersAcquire practical skills relevant to interviewing children and parents Demonstrate capacity to apply core assessments relevant to understanding family dynamics
PSYC206 or 60 points at 200 level from the Health Sciences or Arts schedule.
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Emma-Jayne Brown
There are no required textbooks for this course. Assigned readings for lectures/labs will be provided online via LEARN.
Domestic fee $1,058.00
International fee $5,388.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing .