The course aims to provide knowledge on human development in the life cycle, with a focus on theoretical and methodological aspects and the application of this knowledge in the social field. The resources, challenges, processes and mechanisms involved during development and major transformations will be examined. Specific attention will be paid to special transitions (e.g. separated/divorced families; adoptive/foster families) and dysfunctional conditions (e.g. disability).
teacher profile teaching materials
- The first changes during development: the childhood
- The challenges of growing up: the adolescence
- Becoming an adult: maturity and parenthood
- Separated and divorced families
- Foster and adoptive families
- Families and children with disabilities
- Health challenges: the ageing
2) Supplementary handout prepared by Professor Arianna Bello, published by Il Mulino.
This handout contains excerpts from the following chapters:
- Palmonari (2011). Adolescent Psychology. Third Edition. Mulino (chapters 3,5,10);
- De Beni Borella (2015). Psychology of Aging and Longevity. Second Edition. Mulino (chapters 2,3,8);
- Soresi (2016). Psychology of Disabilities and Inclusion. Mulino (chapters 2,5,9);
This handout is available for purchase at the following bookstores:
- Università La Sapienza Libreria, Viale Ippocrate 158, Rome
- Dias Libreria, Viale Ippocrate 103, Rome
- La Libreria Roma - Viale Ippocrate 99, Rome
3) Authorized copies of selected chapters from two books:
- Rosnati and Iafrate (2023). Psychology of Adoption and Foster Care. Vita e Pensiero (chapters 1, 2);
- Dowling Barnes (2018). Working with Children in the Process of Separation and Divorce. Franco Angeli, Milan. Available at the Copisteria (chapters 1,2 and 6)
Authorized copies are available at Copisteria Ge.RI, Via Farini 41/43, Rome.
Mutuazione: 22910854 PSICOLOGIA DEL CICLO DELLA VITA in Servizio sociale e Sociologia L-40 R BELLO ARIANNA
Programme
The topics of this course are the following:- The first changes during development: the childhood
- The challenges of growing up: the adolescence
- Becoming an adult: maturity and parenthood
- Separated and divorced families
- Foster and adoptive families
- Families and children with disabilities
- Health challenges: the ageing
Core Documentation
1) Kloep M. et al. (2021). Development Across the Life Cycle: Changes, Challenges, and Transitions. Il Mulino2) Supplementary handout prepared by Professor Arianna Bello, published by Il Mulino.
This handout contains excerpts from the following chapters:
- Palmonari (2011). Adolescent Psychology. Third Edition. Mulino (chapters 3,5,10);
- De Beni Borella (2015). Psychology of Aging and Longevity. Second Edition. Mulino (chapters 2,3,8);
- Soresi (2016). Psychology of Disabilities and Inclusion. Mulino (chapters 2,5,9);
This handout is available for purchase at the following bookstores:
- Università La Sapienza Libreria, Viale Ippocrate 158, Rome
- Dias Libreria, Viale Ippocrate 103, Rome
- La Libreria Roma - Viale Ippocrate 99, Rome
3) Authorized copies of selected chapters from two books:
- Rosnati and Iafrate (2023). Psychology of Adoption and Foster Care. Vita e Pensiero (chapters 1, 2);
- Dowling Barnes (2018). Working with Children in the Process of Separation and Divorce. Franco Angeli, Milan. Available at the Copisteria (chapters 1,2 and 6)
Authorized copies are available at Copisteria Ge.RI, Via Farini 41/43, Rome.
Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory but recommendedType of evaluation
The written exam is conducted via an online platform and is divided into two parts. The first part, called the “screening test,” consists of 24 multiple-choice questions on the topics covered in the text and in the chapters contained in the two handouts. Each correct answer is awarded 1 point, while incorrect or unanswered questions receive 0 points. The time allowed is 24 minutes. Passing the screening test requires at least 12 correct answers. This threshold does not guarantee passing the exam but allows access to the second part, the “open-ended questions” section, which follows immediately after the first test. The second part consists of an open-ended test with 3 questions related to the topics covered in the three reference texts. The time allowed is 30 minutes. Each answer is scored from 0 to 4 points, for a maximum total of 12 points. The exam is passed if the student achieves a score of 18 or higher. Students with Specific Learning Disorder or disabilities may be granted extra time (30% or 50%), upon official request through the University Inclusion System management platform.