Module Code - Title:
PS6172
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ADVANCED PERSPECTIVES IN SOCIAL IDENTITY RESEARCH - ONLINE
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The aim of this module is develop students understanding of group levels of analysis in social psychology and how this has been informed by social identity and self categorization theories. This module will make particular attempts to apply these theoretical approaches to contemporary social issues.
Syllabus:
The module will give an overview of traditional social identity theory and later developments in the self categorization approach. Particular emphasis will be placed on theoretical advances in the field over the last two decades emphasizing the emotional components of identity, the strategic use of identity and the multidimensionality and multiplicity of identities. We will cover applications in the areas of health psychology, organizational psychology, and clinical psychology. The overall emphasis in discussing these topics will be on social change and improving personal well-being.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Compare and contrast different social identity approaches and their underlying assumptions.
Recognize the relationship between theory and practice from the angle of theory applications to particular contexts.
Discuss the chances and limits of applying social identity research.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Value the usefulness of social identity research for individuals and groups.
Feel confident in suggesting and promoting applications that advance social change and personal well-being.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Online lectures will present successful applications of psychological theory which will aid in students developing the Graduate Attributes of Curious and Agile. In fieldwork students will consider the usefulness of particular applications of psychological theory to social and psychological 'problems'. Students will also be given a written assignment in which they will critically reflect on the applications of psychological theory and method to particular areas. Students will read books and selected journal articles. The individual study elements and the assessment approaches will focus on developing the Graduate Attributes of Curious, Articulate, and Responsible.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Haslam, S.A. (2004)
Psychology in organizations: the social identity approach
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Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MSPSSCTFA - PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
Pablo.DeTezanos-Pint@ul.ie