Graduate Education Institute · Clinical Psychology · Master
Course Objective
The aim is to establish a strong conceptual framework concerning the major constructs in the field of health psychology along with the determination and evaluation of main variables subject to current research in the area.
Course Content
This course will primarily cover the history and major concepts of and goals and areas in health psychology along with the evaluations of major and current research in the field.
Required Resources
Glanz, K., Rimer, B. K., & Viswanath, K. (Eds.). (2008). Health behavior and health education: theory, research, and practice. John Wiley & Sons.
Glanz, K., Rimer, B. K., & Viswanath, K. (Eds.). (2015). Health behavior: Theory, research, and practice. John Wiley & Sons.
Recommended Resources
Glanz, K., Rimer, B. K., & Viswanath, K. (Eds.). (2008). Health behavior and health education: theory, research, and practice. John Wiley & Sons.
Glanz, K., Rimer, B. K., & Viswanath, K. (Eds.). (2015). Health behavior: Theory, research, and practice. John Wiley & Sons.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Learn such definitions like.stress, social support, coping skills, well-being, quality of life/form, health/disease predicting risk factors-disease and health behavior, etc., which are the subject of practice and research areas of Health Psychology.
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterm | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 14 | 14 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction And General Revıew: Health Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Health Psychology; Introduction To Health Behavior And Health Behavior Theories | Introduction And General Revıew: Health Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Health Psychology; Introduction To Health Behavior And Health Behavior Theories |
| 2 | The Scope Of Health Behavior And Health Education-Theory, Research, And Practice In Health Behavior And Health Education-The Health Belief Model | The Scope Of Health Behavior And Health Education-Theory, Research, And Practice In Health Behavior And Health Education-The Health Belief Model |
| 3 | Theory Of Reasoned Action, Theory Of Planned Behavior, And The Integrated Behavioral Model | Theory Of Reasoned Action, Theory Of Planned Behavior, And The Integrated Behavioral Model |
| 4 | The Transtheoretical Model And Stages Of Change | The Transtheoretical Model And Stages Of Change |
| 5 | The Precaution Adoption Process Model-Perspectives On Health Behavior Theories That Focus On Individuals | The Precaution Adoption Process Model-Perspectives On Health Behavior Theories That Focus On Individuals |
| 6 | How Individuals, Environments, And Health Behaviors Interact: Social Cognitive Theory | How Individuals, Environments, And Health Behaviors Interact: Social Cognitive Theory |
| 7 | Social Networks And Social Support | Social Networks And Social Support |
| 8 | Ara Sınav | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | Stress, Coping, And Health Behaviour | Stress, Coping, And Health Behaviour |
| 10 | Key Interpersonal Functions And Health Outcomes: Lessons From Theory And Research On Clinician-Patient Communication- Perspectives On Models Of Interpersonal Health Behavior | Key Interpersonal Functions And Health Outcomes: Lessons From Theory And Research On Clinician-Patient Communication- Perspectives On Models Of Interpersonal Health Behavior |
| 11 | Improving Health Through Community Organization And Community Building-Diffusion Of Innovations | Improving Health Through Community Organization And Community Building-Diffusion Of Innovations |
| 12 | Mobilizing Organizations For Health Promotion: Theories Of Organizational Change | Mobilizing Organizations For Health Promotion: Theories Of Organizational Change |
| 13 | Communication Theory And Health Behavior Change: The Media Studies Framework | Communication Theory And Health Behavior Change: The Media Studies Framework |
| 14 | General Overwiev and Preparation for Final Exam | General Overwiev and Preparation for Final Exam |
| 15 | General Overwiev and Preparation for Final Exam | General Overwiev and Preparation for Final Exam |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |