Content includes basic concepts and theories that have been used to understand intra-group processes and inter-group relations, and how this knowledge can be applied in practice.
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Students are able to explain the basic concepts and theories that shed light on in-group processes and intergroup relations. Students are aware of the significance of group processes to the promotion of well-being, human development and social equality, and to organisational development. Students are able to apply their learning to group supervision and to the promotion of group activities.
Students will study three books/article collection for the book examination.
Benson, Jarlath F. (2010). Working more creatively with groups. Abingdon; New York: Routledge.
Korkiamäki, Riikka (2013). Kaveria ei jätetä!: sosiaalinen pääoma nuorten vertaissuhteissa. Tampere: Tampere University Press.
Meadows (2009): Thinking in Systems. A primer
Rutland, Adam & Nesdale, Drew & Brown, Christia Spears (eds.) (2017) The Wiley handbook of group processes in children and adolescents. Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell. Osat I, II, V, VI ja VIII. OR ALTERNATIVELY Blackman, Shane & Kempson, Michelle (eds.) (2016) The Subcultural Imagination. Theory, Research and Reflexivity in Contemporary Youth Cultures. Abingdon; New York: Routledge.
Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2017). Self-determination theory: Basic psychological needs in motivation, development, and wellness. The Guilford Press. https://doi.org/10.1521/978.14625/28806(Opens in a new tab) Luvut 1, 6-10, 13-14, 17-21.
Article collection:
Constantino, S. M., Sparkman, G. et al (2022). Scaling Up Change: A Critical Review and Practical Guide to Harnessing Social Norms for Climate Action. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 23(2), 50--97. https://doi.org/10.1177/15291006221105279(Opens in a new tab)
Canning, E. A., Murphy, M. C., Emerson, K. T. U., Chatman, J. A., Dweck, C. S., & Kray, L. J. (2020). Cultures of Genius at Work: Organizational Mindsets Predict Cultural Norms, Trust, and Commitment. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 46(4), 626--642. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167219872473(Opens in a new tab)
Rigby, C. S., & Ryan, R. M. (2018). Self-Determination Theory in Human Resource Development: New Directions and Practical Considerations. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 20(2), 133--147. https://doi.org/10.1177/1523422318756954(Opens in a new tab)
