HDFS 260 Emotional Well-Being: Tools for Positive Mental Health
Explores how emotional well-being develops across the lifespan within family and societal contexts. It compares and contrasts theories of social and emotional development across socio-cultural and historical contexts with attention to the bidirectional relationships between people and institutions.
Students will learn about, discuss, and critique research on social and emotional development while applying practical tools for positive mental health and emotional well-being.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
General Education Requirements
AAOT Social Sciences, AGS Social Science, AS Social Science
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe research and theory associated with social and emotional development and well-being across the lifespan, within and across socio-cultural and historical contexts, and as related to social processes and institutions. Compare and contrast theory, research, and practice associated with social and emotional development (including emotional intelligence development) across socio-cultural and historical contexts, critically examining strengths and challenges associated with research on social and emotional learning as well as various theoretical perspectives. Relate research on social and emotional development and well-being to current societal issues, placing development within historical context and an understanding of social processes and institutions. Develop, practice, and apply short- and long-term strategies that promote well-being based on evidence-based practices to enhance social and emotional skill development and application in personal and professional contexts, with attention to the role that social structures, processes, and institutions play toward adaptive emotional expression, emotion regulation, and related behaviors.