Psychology of Parenthood 2500-EN-PS-EAc-50

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Term 2024L:

The challenges of parenting in postmodern society are multifaceted,
stemming from the intersection of various socio-cultural factors. The reality
presents parents with dilemmas including the struggle to balance work and
family responsibilities, the impact of digital technologies on child
development, and the need to navigate shifting societal values and norms.
Moreover, the diversification of family configurations, such as single-parent
households and blended families, necessitates adaptive parenting
approaches tailored to the unique circumstances of each family.
It is also crucial to maintain a position where a parent can be seen as an
autonomous entity, separate from their parental role. Recognizing the
parent's individual needs and ongoing developmental trajectory
underscores the dynamic interplay between personal growth and
caregiving responsibilities.
Through out the course we will take a challenge of embracing perspectives
of both parenting and parenthood and investigating how it informs
interventions and support systems aimed at optimizing both parental
well-being and the quality of caregiving within familial contexts.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, a student should be able to:
● Characterize the parental role within the framework of various
psychological theories (psychodynamic, behavioral-cognitive,
systemic).
● Describe the parental tasks in each of the mentioned theories.
● Determine the mechanisms of parental influence on the child
according to the mentioned theoretical approaches.
● Enumerate the tasks and challenges faced by parents of children at
different ages.
● Describe the specificity of performing parental roles in specific
familial contexts.
● Explain how the developmental needs of an adult are intewined in
experiencig self as a parent.

● Describe the good practices in supporting adults in their parental
roles

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