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Family Psychology (SUPK_146)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Aija Dudkina
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Psychology
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Psychology; Social Psychology
Objective
To provide students with an opportunity to get acquainted with the theories of family systems, to promote understanding of the development of one’s personality and communication in the family context, family heritage, about the formation of successful couple relationships.
Prerequisites
General Psychology, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Describes theories and directions of family psychology. Understands the dynamics of couples and forms of love. Recognizes conflicts in the family and understands their causes and consequences.
Skills
Can create a genealogical tree of one’s family. Explains the factors that affect family dynamics.
Competence
Understands family systems and regularities therein.
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
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Psychology, LFPSb | 4 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | ||
Psychology, LFPSb | 6 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | ||
Psychology, PSb | 4 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice |