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Self-Efficacy and Self-Regulation

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:21.00
Study Course Accepted:09.03.2023 09:55:49
Study Course Information
Course Code:VPUPK_166LQF level:All Levels
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:PsychologyTarget Audience:Biology; Nursing Science; Civil and Military Defense; Health Management; Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Management Science; Person and Property Defence; Social Welfare and Social Work; Political Science; Medical Services; Public Health; Pharmacy; Clinical Pharmacy; Sports Trainer; Medical Technologies; Dentistry; Medicine; Sociology; Law; Marketing and Advertising; Life Science; Social Anthropology; Psychology; Rehabilitation; Pedagogy; Business Management; Communication Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Beate Evelīna Dišlere
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +37167061587
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)11Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures22
Classes (count)5Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes10
Total Contact Hours32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)8Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures16
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours24
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Not required.
Objective:
To provide students with the opportunity to learn the concepts of self-efficacy and self-regulation and to develop the ability to apply them in their future professional activities.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Introduction to the study course. Study course requirements and evaluation criteria. Self-efficiency and self-regulation.Lectures2.00E-Studies platform
2Social problem solving. SMART. Formulation of goal.Lectures2.00E-Studies platform
Classes0.00E-Studies platform
3Health behaviour. Transtheoretical model of behaviour change. Making a decision.Lectures2.00E-Studies platform
Classes1.00E-Studies platform
4The concept of stress. The relationship between stress and health.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
5Stress management strategies and self-regulation.Classes1.00E-Studies platform
6Self-efficacy methods, mindfulness practiceLectures1.00E-Studies platform
Classes1.00E-Studies platform
7Definition of social support, its types, models and self-efficacy.Lectures2.00E-Studies platform
8Personality and health.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
9Workshop: presentation of independent work. Solution implementation and testing.Classes2.00E-Studies platform
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Introduction to the study course. Study course requirements and evaluation criteria. Self-efficiency and self-regulation.Lectures2.00E-Studies platform
2Social problem solving. SMART. Formulation of goal.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
Classes1.00E-Studies platform
3Health behaviour. Transtheoretical model of behaviour change. Making a decision.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
4The concept of stress. The relationship between stress and health.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
5Stress management strategies and self-regulation.Classes1.00E-Studies platform
6Self-efficacy methods, mindfulness practiceLectures1.00E-Studies platform
Classes1.00E-Studies platform
7Definition of social support, its types, models and self-efficacy.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
8Personality and health.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
9Workshop: presentation of independent work. Solution implementation and testing.Classes1.00E-Studies platform
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Independent work is presented at the seminar. Completion of the study course evaluation questionnaire.
Assessment Criteria:
1. Active participation in practical classes - 10% (All practical classes have been attended, or the processing of the lesson has been submitted within a week after the missed lesson). 2. Development and submission of independent tasks on time - 30%. (Four independent works were performed and submitted on time). 2. Prepared and presented independently developed individual work for the improvement of psychological well-being - 60%. (See seminar description and evaluation criteria).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Students define self-efficacy and characterize personality factors, describe the basic principles of social learning theory, identify stress management techniques and the types of social support; describe the relationship between individual behaviour/achievement and self-regulation mechanisms.
Skills:Students describe the role of self-regulation and self-efficacy in individual functioning; demonstrate stress management techniques.
Competencies:Students independently develop stress prevention events, that are based on evidence of the association of stress with human health.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Mārtinosne, K. (sast.). (2021). Pašpalīdzības un pašvadības iespēju arsenāls krīzes un transformāciju laikā: metodes ikvienam. Rīga: RSU.
2Mārtinsone, K. Sudraba, V. (red.). (2019). Veselības psiholoģija. Teorijas un prakses starpdisciplinārā perspektīva. Rīga: RSU izdevniecība.
3Sears, R. W. (2015). Building competence in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy: transcripts and insights for working with stress, anxiety, depression, and other problems. New York: Routledge.
4Azevedo, S., & Cavalcanti, L. (2013). Psychology of Stress: New Research. Hauppauge, N.Y.: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
5Chatzi, V. (2012). Psychology of Self-regulation. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. (akceptējams izdevums)
6Eggers, J. H., Oostdam, R., & Voogt, J. (2021). Self-regulation strategies in blended learning environments in higher education: A systematic review. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 37(6), 175–192.
7Ārvalstu studentiem/For International students:
8Sears, R. W. (2015). Building competence in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy: transcripts and insights for working with stress, anxiety, depression, and other problems. New York: Routledge.
9Azevedo, S., & Cavalcanti, L. (2013). Psychology of Stress: New Research. Hauppauge, N.Y.: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
10Chatzi, V. (2012). Psychology of Self-regulation. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1Kleis, R. R., Hoch, M. C., Hogg-Graham, R., & Hoch, J. M. (2021). The Effectiveness of the Transtheoretical Model to Improve Physical Activity in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review, Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 18(1), 94-108.
2Flaten, M., Absi, M. (2016). The neuroscience of pain, stress, and emotion: psychological and clinical implications. Amsterdam: Academic press.
3Mārtinsone, K., Sudraba, V. (red.) (2016). Veselības psiholoģija. RSU, Rīga.
4Friedman, H. S., Schustack, M. W. (2014). Personality: Classic Theories and Modern Research. Boston: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.
5Selye, H. (2012). Mana mūža stress: zinātnieka memuāri. Rīga: Jumava.
6Ārvalstu studentiem/For International students:
7Kleis, R. R., Hoch, M. C., Hogg-Graham, R., & Hoch, J. M. (2021). The Effectiveness of the Transtheoretical Model to Improve Physical Activity in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review, Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 18(1), 94-108.
8Flaten, M., Absi, M. (2016). The neuroscience of pain, stress, and emotion: psychological and clinical implications. Amsterdam: Academic press.
9Friedman, H. S., Schustack, M. W. (2012). Personality: Classic Theories and Modern Research. Boston: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.
Other Information Sources
1Social Behavior & Personality: an international journal
2Journal Of Behavioral Medicine