Learning objectives
Mastering the most relevant topics for adolescent development from the light of the different theoretical models.
Prerequisites
Advanced developmental psychology
Course unit content
The course will touch the topic of adolescence starting from the presentation of the more classical models and then focusing in particular on the most critical and updated theories.
Full programme
The course will touch the topic of adolescence starting from the presentation of the more classical models and then focusing in particular on the most critical and updated theories. In the first part of the course, a socio-constructivist approach will be illustrated and discussed. Results of several studies concerning different topics of adolescents’ development will be presented. In particular, lessons will be centered on the identity formation, family, friendship and peer relations, substance use and dependencies, risk behaviors. In the second part of the course, these same topics will be analyzed starting from a psychodynamic perspective. Specific attention will be devoted to the adolescents’ multiple changes: physical, cognitive, emotional and affective changes. The third part of the course will concern in particular two aspects which are nowadays particularly salient for adolescent development. One is the oscillation between autonomy and dependence, while the other concerns the visions of the future.
Bibliography
Caprara, G.V., Fonzi, A. (2000). L’età sospesa. Firenze, Giunti.
Maggiolini, A., Pietropolli Charmet G. (2004). Manuale di psicologia dell’adolescenza. Compiti e conflitti. Milano: Franco Angeli.
Lo Coco, A., Pace, U. (2009). L’autonomia emotiva in adolescenza. Bologna: Il Mulino.
Benasayag, M., Schmit, G. (2004). L’epoca delle passioni tristi. Milano, Feltrinelli.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons and group work
Assessment methods and criteria
Written and oral examination
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