The course aims at providing knowledge and skills allowing the student to understand environmental psychology and people-environment studies, and to know how to use these skills to interpret the processes underlying human behavior in everyday life environments, in applied fields such as the promotion of ecological behavior, the contrasting of climate change, the promotion of well-being, sustainability and environmental education.
INGLESE
With the study of environmental psychology the student will be able to achieve the following educational objectives.
In terms of knowledge and understanding:
• knowledge and understanding of the concepts underlying people-environment relations;
• knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and methodological foundations of empirical research in the environmental psychological field
In terms of ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
• apply theories and psychological models to understand and change human behavior in relation to the socio-physical environment, and to promote human well-being in everyday environments.
In terms of independent judgment:
• distinguish between different approaches and world views at the basis of environment-behavior studies;
• interpret environmental phenomena in light of theoretical models and empirical studies of environmental psychology.
In terms of communication skills:
• synthesize and effectively present the main functioning mechanisms of the person-environment relationship
In terms of learning ability:
• deepen their knowledge using texts and models developed within behavioral social and ecological sciences.
INGLESE
With the study of environmental psychology the student will be able to achieve the following educational objectives.
In terms of knowledge and understanding:
• knowledge and understanding of the concepts underlying people-environment relations;
• knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and methodological foundations of empirical research in the environmental psychological field
In terms of ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
• apply theories and psychological models to understand and change human behavior in relation to the socio-physical environment, and to promote human well-being in everyday environments.
In terms of independent judgment:
• distinguish between different approaches and world views at the basis of environment-behavior studies;
• interpret environmental phenomena in light of theoretical models and empirical studies of environmental psychology.
In terms of communication skills:
• synthesize and effectively present the main functioning mechanisms of the person-environment relationship
In terms of learning ability:
• deepen their knowledge using texts and models developed within behavioral social and ecological sciences.
Curriculum
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The course also explores the psychological determinants of pro-environmental behavior, with particular attention to values, social norms, motivational processes, and habits, presenting the main theoretical models in the field.
Finally, it analyzes intervention strategies aimed at promoting sustainable behaviors, including informational approaches, incentives, persuasive technologies, and environmental policies, with a focus on global challenges and future perspectives of the discipline.
An English version of the textbook is also available.
Programme
The course introduces the foundations of Environmental Psychology, analyzing the relationship between individuals and their environment (both natural and built) and its impact on behavior and well-being. An analysis of the main environmental factors that shape human experience is provided, such as risk perception, environmental stressors, the role of natural and built environments, and the quality of life in urban environments.The course also explores the psychological determinants of pro-environmental behavior, with particular attention to values, social norms, motivational processes, and habits, presenting the main theoretical models in the field.
Finally, it analyzes intervention strategies aimed at promoting sustainable behaviors, including informational approaches, incentives, persuasive technologies, and environmental policies, with a focus on global challenges and future perspectives of the discipline.
Core Documentation
The course is based on the following textbook: Van den Berg, A. E., De Groot, J. I. M., & Linda Steg (2013). Manuale di psicologia ambientale e dei comportamenti ecologici (Zero Impact Edition). Milan: FrancoAngeli. ISBN: 9788867630585.An English version of the textbook is also available.
Type of evaluation
An oral exam and a project are both part of the exam. Through the oral exam, students will demonstrate their knowledge of the main theories and constructs in Environmental Psychology and sustainability psychology, as well as their ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both specialized and non-specialized audiences through the use of appropriate disciplinary language. Lecture topics will be covered in the oral exam. Several factors will be considered when evaluating the oral exam, including: the knowledge level and quality; the ability to analyze the topics discussed critically; the coherence and logical consistency of arguments; the ability to apply theories and concepts to real-world contexts; and the use of appropriate disciplinary terminology. Attending students are also required to complete a project related to the course content. The project may involve an analysis of an environmental behavior or issue, or the design of an intervention designed to promote pro-environmental behavior in specific contexts (e.g., schools, universities, local communities, urban or organizational settings). It should contain a clear description of the problem or objectives, the target context, the proposed strategies and methods, as well as an explicit connection to the theoretical frameworks discussed during the course. For non-attending students, the project is replaced by a written assignment that consists of a critical analysis of a scientific article on a topic related to environmental psychology and sustainability, as determined by the professor. There should be a summary of the main contents of the study, an explanation of the theoretical framework, an analysis of the methodology (if applicable), and a critical reflection on the results and their implications. Projects and written assignments will be evaluated in terms of their coherence with course content, ability to integrate theory and application, clarity of presentation, and overall quality. We will provide detailed guidelines for both the project and the written assignment. The final grade will be determined by the overall evaluation of the oral exam and the project (for attending students) or the written assignment (for non-attending students). teacher profile teaching materials
The course also explores the psychological determinants of pro-environmental behavior, with particular attention to values, social norms, motivational processes, and habits, presenting the main theoretical models in the field.
Finally, it analyzes intervention strategies aimed at promoting sustainable behaviors, including informational approaches, incentives, persuasive technologies, and environmental policies, with a focus on global challenges and future perspectives of the discipline.
An English version of the textbook is also available.
Mutuazione: 22910272 Psicologia ambientale e della sostenibilità in Scienze dell'educazione per Educatori e Formatori L-19 R TIBERIO LORENZA
Programme
The course introduces the foundations of Environmental Psychology, analyzing the relationship between individuals and their environment (both natural and built) and its impact on behavior and well-being. An analysis of the main environmental factors that shape human experience is provided, such as risk perception, environmental stressors, the role of natural and built environments, and the quality of life in urban environments.The course also explores the psychological determinants of pro-environmental behavior, with particular attention to values, social norms, motivational processes, and habits, presenting the main theoretical models in the field.
Finally, it analyzes intervention strategies aimed at promoting sustainable behaviors, including informational approaches, incentives, persuasive technologies, and environmental policies, with a focus on global challenges and future perspectives of the discipline.
Core Documentation
The course is based on the following textbook: Van den Berg, A. E., De Groot, J. I. M., & Linda Steg (2013). Manuale di psicologia ambientale e dei comportamenti ecologici (Zero Impact Edition). Milan: FrancoAngeli. ISBN: 9788867630585.An English version of the textbook is also available.
Type of evaluation
An oral exam and a project are both part of the exam. Through the oral exam, students will demonstrate their knowledge of the main theories and constructs in Environmental Psychology and sustainability psychology, as well as their ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both specialized and non-specialized audiences through the use of appropriate disciplinary language. Lecture topics will be covered in the oral exam. Several factors will be considered when evaluating the oral exam, including: the knowledge level and quality; the ability to analyze the topics discussed critically; the coherence and logical consistency of arguments; the ability to apply theories and concepts to real-world contexts; and the use of appropriate disciplinary terminology. Attending students are also required to complete a project related to the course content. The project may involve an analysis of an environmental behavior or issue, or the design of an intervention designed to promote pro-environmental behavior in specific contexts (e.g., schools, universities, local communities, urban or organizational settings). It should contain a clear description of the problem or objectives, the target context, the proposed strategies and methods, as well as an explicit connection to the theoretical frameworks discussed during the course. For non-attending students, the project is replaced by a written assignment that consists of a critical analysis of a scientific article on a topic related to environmental psychology and sustainability, as determined by the professor. There should be a summary of the main contents of the study, an explanation of the theoretical framework, an analysis of the methodology (if applicable), and a critical reflection on the results and their implications. Projects and written assignments will be evaluated in terms of their coherence with course content, ability to integrate theory and application, clarity of presentation, and overall quality. We will provide detailed guidelines for both the project and the written assignment. The final grade will be determined by the overall evaluation of the oral exam and the project (for attending students) or the written assignment (for non-attending students).