Relationship and Family Wellbeing
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit will examine relationship and family wellbeing within broader community and social contexts. It will examine transitions and challenges that couples and families may face, which may include family formation, transition to parenthood, experience of migration, and family conflict and divorce. It will also explore factors that promote resilience when experiencing these challenges. It encourages students to consider possible responses to family and relationship challenges, and ways to reduce these challenges in the future.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Appraise a range of psychological experiences associated with certain family life transitions and challenges, including for culturally diverse families;
- Critique theoretical perspectives on family transitions and challenges, coping and family resilience;
- Critically review initiatives that promote relationship and family wellbeing; and
- Contextualise relationship and family challenges using family ecological theory and family systems theory.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Exercise | Grade: 15%
In-class exercise about social determinants of health (600 words)
Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 30%
Written assignment on a topic of relevance using family systems theory (1200 words)
Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 25%
Individual presentation that critiques a family or relationship issue within an ecological framework (5-7 mins)
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 30%
Final in-class test, multiple choice (60mins)
Required reading
Selected readings will be made available via the unit VU Collaborate site .
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):