Self-Efficacy and Self-Regulation

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:21.00

Study Course Accepted:09.03.2023 09:55:49

Study Course Information
Course Code:		VPUPK_166		LQF level:		All Levels
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Psychology		Target Audience:		Biology; Nursing Science; Civil and Military Defense; Health Management; Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Management Science; Person and Property Defence; Social Welfare and Social Work; Political Science; Medical Services; Public Health; Pharmacy; Clinical Pharmacy; Sports Trainer; Medical Technologies; Dentistry; Medicine; Sociology; Law; Marketing and Advertising; Life Science; Social Anthropology; Psychology; Rehabilitation; Pedagogy; Business Management; Communication Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Beate Evelīna Dišlere
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppkrsu[pnkts]lv, +37167061587
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		11	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		22
Classes (count)		5	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		10
Total Contact Hours								32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		8	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		16
Classes (count)		4	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		8
Total Contact Hours								24
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Not required.
Objective:
To provide students with the opportunity to learn the concepts of self-efficacy and self-regulation and to develop the ability to apply them in their future professional activities.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction to the study course. Study course requirements and evaluation criteria. Self-efficiency and self-regulation.			Lectures		2.00	E-Studies platform
2	Social problem solving. SMART. Formulation of goal.			Lectures		2.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		0.00	E-Studies platform
3	Health behaviour. Transtheoretical model of behaviour change. Making a decision.			Lectures		2.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		1.00	E-Studies platform
4	The concept of stress. The relationship between stress and health.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
5	Stress management strategies and self-regulation.			Classes		1.00	E-Studies platform
6	Self-efficacy methods, mindfulness practice			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		1.00	E-Studies platform
7	Definition of social support, its types, models and self-efficacy.			Lectures		2.00	E-Studies platform
8	Personality and health.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
9	Workshop: presentation of independent work. Solution implementation and testing.			Classes		2.00	E-Studies platform
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction to the study course. Study course requirements and evaluation criteria. Self-efficiency and self-regulation.			Lectures		2.00	E-Studies platform
2	Social problem solving. SMART. Formulation of goal.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		1.00	E-Studies platform
3	Health behaviour. Transtheoretical model of behaviour change. Making a decision.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
4	The concept of stress. The relationship between stress and health.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
5	Stress management strategies and self-regulation.			Classes		1.00	E-Studies platform
6	Self-efficacy methods, mindfulness practice			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		1.00	E-Studies platform
7	Definition of social support, its types, models and self-efficacy.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
8	Personality and health.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
9	Workshop: presentation of independent work. Solution implementation and testing.			Classes		1.00	E-Studies platform
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Independent work is presented at the seminar. Completion of the study course evaluation questionnaire.
Assessment Criteria:
1. Active participation in practical classes - 10% (All practical classes have been attended, or the processing of the lesson has been submitted within a week after the missed lesson). 2. Development and submission of independent tasks on time - 30%. (Four independent works were performed and submitted on time). 2. Prepared and presented independently developed individual work for the improvement of psychological well-being - 60%. (See seminar description and evaluation criteria).
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Students define self-efficacy and characterize personality factors, describe the basic principles of social learning theory, identify stress management techniques and the types of social support; describe the relationship between individual behaviour/achievement and self-regulation mechanisms.
Skills:		Students describe the role of self-regulation and self-efficacy in individual functioning; demonstrate stress management techniques.
Competencies:		Students independently develop stress prevention events, that are based on evidence of the association of stress with human health.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Mārtinosne, K. (sast.). (2021). Pašpalīdzības un pašvadības iespēju arsenāls krīzes un transformāciju laikā: metodes ikvienam. Rīga: RSU.
2	Mārtinsone, K. Sudraba, V. (red.). (2019). Veselības psiholoģija. Teorijas un prakses starpdisciplinārā perspektīva. Rīga: RSU izdevniecība.
3	Sears, R. W. (2015). Building competence in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy: transcripts and insights for working with stress, anxiety, depression, and other problems. New York: Routledge.
4	Azevedo, S., & Cavalcanti, L. (2013). Psychology of Stress: New Research. Hauppauge, N.Y.: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
5	Chatzi, V. (2012). Psychology of Self-regulation. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. (akceptējams izdevums)
6	Eggers, J. H., Oostdam, R., & Voogt, J. (2021). Self-regulation strategies in blended learning environments in higher education: A systematic review. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 37(6), 175–192.
7	Ārvalstu studentiem/For International students:
8	Sears, R. W. (2015). Building competence in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy: transcripts and insights for working with stress, anxiety, depression, and other problems. New York: Routledge.
9	Azevedo, S., & Cavalcanti, L. (2013). Psychology of Stress: New Research. Hauppauge, N.Y.: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
10	Chatzi, V. (2012). Psychology of Self-regulation. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1	Kleis, R. R., Hoch, M. C., Hogg-Graham, R., & Hoch, J. M. (2021). The Effectiveness of the Transtheoretical Model to Improve Physical Activity in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review, Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 18(1), 94-108.
2	Flaten, M., Absi, M. (2016). The neuroscience of pain, stress, and emotion: psychological and clinical implications. Amsterdam: Academic press.
3	Mārtinsone, K., Sudraba, V. (red.) (2016). Veselības psiholoģija. RSU, Rīga.
4	Friedman, H. S., Schustack, M. W. (2014). Personality: Classic Theories and Modern Research. Boston: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.
5	Selye, H. (2012). Mana mūža stress: zinātnieka memuāri. Rīga: Jumava.
6	Ārvalstu studentiem/For International students:
7	Kleis, R. R., Hoch, M. C., Hogg-Graham, R., & Hoch, J. M. (2021). The Effectiveness of the Transtheoretical Model to Improve Physical Activity in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review, Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 18(1), 94-108.
8	Flaten, M., Absi, M. (2016). The neuroscience of pain, stress, and emotion: psychological and clinical implications. Amsterdam: Academic press.
9	Friedman, H. S., Schustack, M. W. (2012). Personality: Classic Theories and Modern Research. Boston: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.
Other Information Sources
1	Social Behavior & Personality: an international journal
2	Journal Of Behavioral Medicine