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| Unit | ABDİ SÜTCÜ HEALTH SERVICES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | YBP241 |
| Name | Elder Psychology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Elif DAĞLI |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. ŞENAY DAĞILGAN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to train health professionals who explain the concept of old age, understand how old age affects a person's psychological state, and know how to approach the elderly.
Course Content
In this course, the concept of old age, the psychological characteristics of the elderly and the psychological problems experienced during this period will be explained, and the issues of support, application and guidance that can be provided for the problems will be discussed.
Course Precondition
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Resources
1.Artisco,D.,Cervone,A.,& Pezzutti, L.(2003).Perceived self-efficacy and everday problem solving among young and older adults. Psychology and Aging. V(18),No.1,68-79. 2.Birren, J.E., Renner, V.J. (1977) Research on the psychology of aging: Principles and experimentation. Of. J.E. Birren ., K.W. Schaie (eds) Handbook of the Psychology of Aging (pp. 3-38). New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold. 3.Birren, J.E., Schaie, K.W. (1990) Handbook of the Psychology of Aging. New York: Academic Press, Inc. 4. Birren, J. E. & Sloone, B. R. ( 1980). Handbook of Mental Health and Aging. (P: 422-943) 5. Botwinick, J. (1984) Aging and Behavior. New York: Springer Pub. Company 6. Cavanaugh, C. J. (1990). Adult Development and Aging. (P: 465-495) 7. Çengelci, B. Geriatric Psychology Lecture Notes. 8. Gander. J. M. & Gardiner, W, H. (1993). Child and Adolescent Development. Ed.: Bekir Onur. İmge Bookstore. Ankara. 9. Hultsch, D. F. & Deutsch, F. (1981). Development and Aging, A Life-span Perspective. 10. İmamoğlu. E. O. & Kılıç N. (1999) A Social Psychological Comparison of the Turkish Elderly Residing at High or Low Quality Institutions. Journal of Environmental Psychology (1999) 19, 231-242
Notes
1.Sefa Saygılı, Geriatric Psychology, Elit Kültür Publications, 2010 Ed. Prof. Dr. Işın Baran KULAKSIZOĞLU; Psychological Support Book for the Elderly, 2012 2.Bacanlı, H. & Terzi, Ş. (2012) Adulthood and Geriatric Development and Psychology. İstanbul: Açılım Publications 3.Onur, B. (2017). Developmental psychology: Adulthood - Geriatrics - Death. İmge Bookstore.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students explain concepts related to the psychology of aging. |
| LO02 | Lists the factors affecting health within the psychological structure. |
| LO03 | Explains the relationships between old age and mental health. |
| LO04 | Analyzes organic mental disorders seen in old age. |
| LO05 | List the factors that cause psychological problems in old age. |
| LO06 | Distinguishes anxiety in old age. |
| LO07 | Distinguishes death anxiety in old age. |
| LO08 | Explains the psychological approach towards the elderly. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic principles and concepts with elderly care. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | States aging, aging process and changes in the aging process. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains personal , social, cultural differences of elderly individuals, and the basic information for improving the quality of life . | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Distinguishes social , professional , ethical principles and laws in elderly care. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes interventions in elderly care. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Describes interventions personal , social, cultural differences of elderly individuals regarding enviromental regulations in home aged care. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes physiological changes in old age and the principles of specific nutrition to common diseases. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Arranges the working environment according to health and occupational safety | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes initiatives appropriate to the social rehabilitation needs of elderly individuals. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses critical thinking , creative thinking and appropriate methods and techniques for the development of problem solving skills . | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses effectively first aid techniques in case of emergency in the elderly. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses effectively interventions in holistic elderly care. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses planned basic techniques of physical rehabilitation in the elderly . | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Takes responsibility for solving old problems in society as individuals and groups. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyzes information with a critical approach by themselves . | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Establishes effective and healthy communication with all members of the geriatric team to meet the needs of elderly individuals and ensure correct agreements. | 3 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses tools , information and communication technologies in working envoriment. | 3 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Monitors information in the field using at least one foreign language and comminicates with colleagues. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Initiatives for the thinking and development of their performance . | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Monitors artistic, scientific events and current events in community and in the world. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, Introduction of the course and resources | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Old age concept | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 3 | Psychological characteristics of the elderly | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Factors leading to psychological problems in old age | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Stress in old age I | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Stress in old age II | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Anxiety in old age I | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Researching related topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Anxiety in old age II | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Death anxiety in the elderly I | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Death anxiety in the elderly II | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Grieving process | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Mental disorders in old age | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Organic mental disorders in old age | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Psychological approach to the elderly | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Researching related topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | Researching related topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 44 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 1,76 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||