B1886 - Psychology of Well-Being (1)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student acquires theoretical knowledge relating to the main phenomena of interaction and dysfunctional communication in different social contexts and the prospects of transformation and overcoming of the same. He also acquires basic practical skills aimed at proactively building conscious and positive interpersonal relationships.

Course contents

The course presents the phenomenology of different types of stress and describes the main resources  to overcome them. The goal is to define well-being as overcoming cognitive patterns, emotional blocks and behavioral dysfunctions that affect the balance and well-being of the person.

Particular attention is paid to the working context and that of interpersonal relationships in other areas of interaction.

Further specifications on the contents will be given before its beginning

Readings/Bibliography

Mandatory texts

•Edmonson, A. (2020). Organizzazioni senza paura. MI: Franco Angeli

•Maslach, C., Leiter, M.P. (2023) Il benessere sul lavoro. Come evitare il burn out e valorizzare le relazioni personali. Giunti Psicologia IO

•Trevisani, D. (2024). Gestire lo stress e migliorare i rapporti umani. Capponi Editore

Texts of your choice (one from the following)

•De Carlo, N.A., Falco, A., Capozza, D. (2016). Stress, benessere organizzativo e performance. Valutazione & intervento per l’azienda positiva. MI: Franco Angeli

•Leomanni, P. (2017). Benessere organizzativo e progresso della persona. Ed. Onthewave

•McIntosh, D., Horowitz, J. (2019). Stress. Trasformare la pressione in energia positiva. Demetra ed.

Nardone, G. (2014-2023). La paura delle decisioni. Ponte alle Grazie ed.

The study of materials (slides exc.) eventually given during the course is mandatory

Teaching methods

Classroom lessons

Assessment methods

The assessment consists of an oral interview focused on the texts' contents and on other material possibly made available by the teacher

Students with disabilities and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students with disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders are entitled to special adjustments according to their condition, subject to assessment by the University Service for Students with Disabilities and SLD. Please do not contact teachers or Department staff, but make an appointment with the Service. The Service will then determine what adjustments are specifically appropriate, and get in touch with the teacher. For more information, please visit the page:

https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students

Teaching tools

PC for ppt, word or video/audio files

Office hours

See the website of Roberta Lorenzetti