Seminar: Love relationships in adulthood 23-PSDM-ZMD

The main aim of the classes is to familiarize students with the basic issues of love relationships in adulthood. In the 1980s, research on love was a relatively innovative area in psychology, and love itself was considered elusive and not subject to scientific analysis. Over the next 30 years, the number of studies on love grew rapidly, and the subject matter of the research to date has expanded to include new issues such as cultural contexts of love and the desire and choice of a partner. During the seminar, students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge about the theory and research methods in the field of love psychology. The content of the curriculum is also aimed at reflective and critical use of theoretical knowledge in solving real problems, as well as at creating opportunities for personal reflection on love relationships in one's own and other people's lives.

Module learning aims

Objectives of the module of classes/subject: The main aim of the classes is to acquaint students with the basic and latest knowledge about love relationships in adulthood. The specific objectives include (1) To pass on the knowledge concerning: (a) theory and research methods in the field of psychology of love; (b) the notion of love in the context of contemporary social changes; (c) factors conducive to the development of sympathy and love and (d) sexual differences in love relationships; (2) Developing the ability to apply the theory and research methods to describe and explain selected elements and processes in love relationships; (3) Acquire the ability to work independently with a scientific text and analyse it critically; (4) Develop the ability to write scientific papers and use literature sources; (5) Acquire the ability to present scientific papers to a group; (6) Develop communication and group work skills; and (7) Provide opportunities to reflect on love relationships in one's own life and that of others.

Information on where to find course materials

The materials will be made available by the operator in electronic form through the USOS system, as well as in a paper version. Literature is also available in the reading room of the WNS and WSE Departmental Library, 89 Szamarzewskiego Street.

Major

Psychology

Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement

Lecture with multimedia presentation of selected issues Conversion lecture Problematic lecture Discussion Working with the text Solving tasks (e.g. computational, artistic, practical) Exercise method Research method (scientific inquiry) Design method Audio and/or video demonstrations Activation methods (e.g. "brainstorming", SWOT analysis, decision tree technique, "snowball" method Work in groups

Course module conducted remotely (e-learning)

Student workload (ECTS credits)

Cycle of studies

long-cycle studies

Module type

elective

Year of studies (where relevant)

Year 4

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences

Not applicable

Course coordinators

Katarzyna Adamczyk

Learning outcomes

EU1 The student lists and explains selected definitions of the term love.
EU2 The student lists and explains the most important scientific theories of love (biological theories, styles of romantic love in C. Hendrick and S. S. Hendrick, three-component love theory by R. J. Sternberg, love model by Z. Rubin, love as social responsiveness and prototype approach to love research).
EU3 The student indicates and characterizes the most important research methods, research tools for measuring love and current directions of research in the area of psychology of love, and is aware of the ethical aspects of research; he selects and applies measurement techniques which may influence the estimation plan, in conditions suitable for performing the required service.
EU4 The student understands and outlines the role of contemporary moral changes in the context of love.
EU5 Student identifies factors that favour development of sympathy and love (partnership selection, physical and interpersonal attractiveness, binding behaviour in A. Kuczyńska's perspective) and defines given characteristics of individuals, groups, organizations and conditions using appropriate methods.
EU6 The student uses reflective and critical concepts of various theoretical origins.
EU7 The student indicates and explains sexual differences in love relationships.
EU8 The student is able to prepare scientific work using literature sources and is able to write reports in order to inform his clients about the results of assessment, service or product, service or product achievements, interventions, and / or assessment, in conditions appropriate to the performance of the required service.
EU9 The student presents the scientific work in a group
in a communicative manner and provide feedback to customers, using appropriate means, in speech and/or audiovisual, in conditions appropriate to the performance of the required service.
EU10 The student is able to collaborate in a team while preparing scientific papers and presenting them to the group, and provides information to clients in a way that enables him/her to meet their needs and expectations.
EU11 The student is able to reflect on love relationships and distinguish between common knowledge and scientific knowledge.

Assessment criteria

Test
Project
Multimedia presentation
Practical examination (observation of performance)

Practical placement

Not applicable

Bibliography

Recommended references:
Aronson E., Wilson, T. D., Akert, R. M. (1997). Psychologia społeczna. Serce i umysł (s. 405-442). Poznań: Zysk i S-ka.
Brannon, L. (2002). Psychologia rodzaju (s. 242 - 275; s. 278–314). Gdańsk: Gdańskie Wydawnictwo Psychologiczne.
Dwyer, D. (2005). Bliskie relacje interpersonalne (s. 13-19; s. 30-44). Gdańsk: Gdańskie Wydawnictwo Psychologiczne.
Fisher, H. (2017). Anatomia miłości. Nowe spojrzenie (s. 31-57; s. 58-75; s. 220-262; s. 263-277). Poznań: Wydawnictwo REBIS.
Myers, D. G. (2003). Psychologia społeczna (s. 531 – 535). Poznań: Wydawnictwo Zysk i S-ka.
Olesiński, P. (2018). Psychologia kochania (s. 15-38; s. 39-50; s. 52-58; s. 59-65; s. 81-87). Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Difin.
Pinker, S. (2015). Efekt wioski. Jak kontakty twarzą w twarz mogą uczynić nas zdrowszymi, szczęśliwszymi i mądrzejszymi (s. 15-103; s. 131-170; s. 273-316; s. 361-385). Kielce: Wydawnictwo Charaktery.
Sternberg, R. J., Weiss, K. (2007). Nowa psychologia miłości (s. 223-249; s. 257-272; s. 275-321; s. 329-355; s. 363-450; 453-469). Taszów: Biblioteka Moderatora.
Szarota, P. (2011). Anatomia randki (s. 11-29; s. 30-71). Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Literackie MUZA.
Wojciszke, B. (2010). Psychologia miłości (s. 9-23; s. 56-74). Gdańsk: Gdańskie Wydawnictwo Psychologiczne.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 23-PSDM-ZMD in USOSweb