Unit of Study PSYC1010 Positive Psychology (2025)

Unit description

Introduces students to the fundamentals of positive psychology, which is associated with wellbeing and human thriving. Students will engage with the evidence for positive psychology interventions and become familiar with areas of dissent. The unit incorporates experiential and reflexive learning as well as covering theory and research in positive psychology.  

Unit content

1. An introduction to positive psychology
2. Emotions and health
3. Unpacking the variables: stress, anxiety, depression, wellbeing, resilience, quality of life, and others
4. Unpacking the approaches: savouring, self-compassion, flow, gratitude, and others
5. Positive relationships
6. Evaluating outcomes of positive psychology interventions