Health Psychology Research

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Health Psychology Research
Leerdoelen	Describe relevant theoretical concepts in the field of Health Psychology; Interpret the main aim or research question of a scientific article; Explain the conclusion or answer to the research question of a scientific article; Balance methodological quality and feasibility; Discuss and present research articles.
Omschrijving	During the Health Psychology Research course students will learn the basics of Health Psychology Research. Attention will be paid to the following themes: (1) health care context, (2) health behaviour change, (3) adjustment to chronic illness, (4) psychological interventions, (5) quality of life, and (6) ageing and health.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	interactief werkcollege (Interactive lectures, interviews, assignments and presentations)
Toetsvorm	(oral presentations and written examination)
Vaksoort	Master
Coördinator	prof. dr. A.V. Ranchor
Docent(en)	and others
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Selected papers, a reader will be provided
Entreevoorwaarden	Basic course in Psychology and Psychosocial Factors
Opmerkingen	Background reading (not compulsory): V. Morrison & P. Bennett (2012) An Introduction to Health Psychology. Edinburgh: Pearson Education.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type MSc Researchmaster Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology (CPE)  (B: CPE – track Health Systems and Prevention) 1 semester II verplicht MSc Researchmaster Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology (CPE)  (A: CPE - MSc Researchmaster Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology ) 1 semester II verplicht