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PSYC20038 Positive Psychology: Research Methods
Positive Psychology: Research Methods
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General Information

Overview

This unit will introduce you to key research interests in the positive psychology domain, and the various methodological approaches to research as they relate to positive psychology. You will develop a critical understanding of the research process and its application within positive psychology research and assessment. The unit will help you to become familiar with research processes that are robust and ethical, the importance of evidence-based decision making, and the importance of measuring the impact of interventions using positive psychology research methods. You will be encouraged to consider how research evidence contributes to best practice. You will learn skills in interpreting and critically evaluating the quality of published research evidence, and consider the ways research knowledge can be used to guide intervention design and procedures. There will be an overarching focus on becoming a critical consumer and user of this scientific research literature to inform the development of future research questions, intervention strategies, and professional practice.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate
Unit Level: Level 8
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 10
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

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Offerings For Term 2 - 2025

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Attendance Requirements

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Class and Assessment Overview

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Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Unit Coordinator reflections, student emails, Moodle and SUTE data.

Feedback

Some students did not utilise the formative feedback opportunities offered and did not access the assessment feedback provided.

Recommendation

The Unit Coordinator will ensure that students are fully informed about formative feedback opportunities and how to access their assessment feedback in Moodle.

Feedback from SUTE responses and student comments in tutorials.

Feedback

Students appreciated the videos demonstrating practical skills, with a couple of students requesting more examples and video updates.

Recommendation

The Unit Coordinator and teaching team will explore avenues for increasing and enhancing video demonstrations.

Feedback from SUTE responses and student comments in Moodle.

Feedback

Students found the unit content useful and well-rounded, with a couple of students suggesting they would benefit from more guidance on critiquing qualitative research.

Recommendation

The Unit Coordinator and teaching team will source additional resources on critically appraising qualitative studies.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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