Psychology in the Family (312C8)
Psychology in the Family
Module 312C8
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module addresses the role that psychological research can play in understanding and supporting a child’s family and home environment/interactions. Workshops will introduce material on broad theoretical perspectives concerning the psychology of the family as well as specific challenges to children’s home experiences throughout their childhood. Students will be introduced to current issues and controversies in family and home psychology and will have the opportunity to reflect on these and discuss with one another in the workshops. Throughout the module, students will be encouraged to consider the implications of psychological research for designing and implementing practical strategies to support the family and home environment.
Full Module Description
This module addresses the role that psychological research can play in understanding and supporting a child’s family and home environment/interactions. Workshops will introduce material on broad theoretical perspectives concerning the psychology of the family as well as specific challenges to children’s home experiences throughout their childhood. Students will be introduced to current issues and controversies in family and home psychology and will have the opportunity to reflect on these and discuss with one another in the workshops. Throughout the module, students will be encouraged to consider the implications of psychological research for designing and implementing practical strategies to support the family and home environment.
Module learning outcomes
To show understanding of current issues and controversies in family and home psychology.
To determine the ways in which psychological research can support the family and home environment.
To critically evaluate empirical research and theory concerning specific areas of family and home functioning.
To demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems relating to family psychology.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T1 Week 11 | 16.66% |
| Test | T1 Week 5 (32 minutes) | 83.34% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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