PSYC348

Contemporary Issues in Family Psychology

15 points

Not offered 2024, offered in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing

Description

This course will explore some contemporary and controversial issues in research and theory in Family Psychology. Topics covered may include matters such as child abuse; discipline and punishment; role of family in adolescent development and socialization; multi-systemic family therapy and other family interventions. The emphasis through will be on recent research and theorizing about the selected topics, on the critical evaluation of research and theory, and on its applications to policies and family therapies.

Prerequisites

PSYC206 or 60 points at 200 level from the Health Sciences or Arts schedule.