Knowledge

The student...

can describe cultural differences in behavior, cognition, emotions and interaction, and further explain key differences in what members of various cultures perceive as normal psychological functioning
can describe cultural psychology as a research field, including various methods used and relevant criticisms of these
can explain cultural conceptualizations of health and ill health
can give an account of important studies and theories of intercultural relationships and conflicts
is familiar with the types and extent of psychological effects of using social media, including the relationship between the use of smartphones and mental health
can explain how cyberbullying takes place and how it can be countered
can explain how the Internet and digital technology can be used to access information about mental disorders and to treat them
can explain the possible negative association between mental health problems and Internet use, social media and/or smartphones

Skills

The student...

can discuss how something that is perceived as normal in one culture may be considered abnormal in another culture
can identify limitations of Western-dominated psychological knowledge from a cultural psychology perspective
can identify the potential of cultural psychology to change aspects of psychology as a whole

General competence

The student...

can reflect on how culture impacts psychology from an individual and group perspective, as well as on an institutional level
can reflect on and share personal experiences in a balanced and respectful manner, and further contribute to the development of good practice

Subject description 7114

Cultural Psychology, Mental Health and Digitalization