Lifespan Development and Psychology of Ageing
Training Provider: Singapore University of Social Sciences
Course Reference: TGS-2018509336
S$2,640
About This Course
Apply the main psychological theories of ageing
Construct critical connections between lifespan physiological and psychological changes in the ageing process
Examine the factors that slow the decline in cognitive functioning and contribute to resiliency in older adults
Analyse the psychological issues and challenges that accompany late life stages
Improve competency in understanding the body-mind-spirit functions in older people in the context of gender, class and culture
Assess psychological aspects of older adults using internationally recognised scales/indices
What You'll Learn
Lifespan and Psychology of Ageing, uses the lifespan perspective and psychological theories to examine the ageing body and mind. Theories and knowledge of the development of the older adults will be combined with the issues and challenges that accompany the late life developmental stages. The role of gender and economic factors in shaping the accumulative advantages and disadvantages experienced in old age will be analysed. Students will learn the latest assessment techniques to measure psychological coping strategies of older persons. The interaction of religion and personality, migration and depression, loneliness and urban contexts will be examined and discussed to deepen the understanding of students on these issues
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