Psychology of Personal Growth
Learn about personality development, emotions, and relationships while exploring cultural influences on personal growth in this introductory course.
Learn about personality development, emotions, and relationships while exploring cultural influences on personal growth in this introductory course.
This comprehensive course delves into the psychology of personal growth, examining how individuals develop and evolve through new experiences. Students explore key aspects of personality development, emotional understanding, and relationship dynamics, with special emphasis on cultural influences, particularly in Chinese contexts. The course covers personality assessment, emotional intelligence, romantic relationships, and intimate partnerships, offering both theoretical frameworks and practical insights. By combining psychological theories with cultural perspectives, learners gain a deeper understanding of personal growth factors and their interplay with cultural elements. The course provides tools for self-reflection and understanding while examining how different cultural contexts shape personal development and relationships.
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What you'll learn
Describe different methods for studying personal growth and development
Analyze personal characteristics using multiple psychological perspectives
Explain cultural influences on self-concept and identity formation
Understand different approaches to emotional intelligence and regulation
Apply cultural perspectives to understanding romantic relationships
Critically evaluate the connection between romantic love and intimate partnerships
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course explores the psychological aspects of personal growth through multiple perspectives. It begins with an introduction to psychological adjustment and moves through understanding oneself, emotions, and relationships. The curriculum emphasizes cultural influences on personal development, particularly comparing Western and Chinese perspectives. Students learn about personality assessment, emotional intelligence, and relationship dynamics, with special attention to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love. The course combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, helping learners understand how cultural contexts shape personal growth and relationships.
Introduction to Psychological Adjustment
Module 1
Understanding Yourself
Module 2
Exploring Your Emotion
Module 3
Romantic Love and Culture
Module 4
Intimate Relationships
Module 5
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Distinguished Psychology Scholar Specializing in Emotion, Culture and Personality
Michelle Yik is a prominent psychologist and Professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, where she has been teaching since 2002. Her research centers on emotion, personality, and culture/language, with particular focus on the architecture of emotion and cross-cultural understanding of romantic love. As an accomplished academic with a PhD in Social/Personality Psychology from the University of British Columbia, she has authored over 50 journal articles and book chapters, and is currently editing the Oxford Handbook of Emotion and Culture. Her teaching excellence is evidenced by multiple accolades, including the 2007 Humanities and Social Science Teaching Award and the 2010 Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching. Beyond her research, Yik has held various leadership roles at HKUST, including Acting Head of the Division of Social Science (2011-2013), Director of Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions (2016-2020), and currently serves as the Champion of Academic Enrichment Program for Faculty. She teaches popular courses like Psychology of Personal Growth and Personality Psychology, engaging with students through her dynamic teaching style and real-world applications of psychological concepts. As Section Editor-in-Chief of Personality & Individual Differences and founder of YIK Research Consultancy, she continues to bridge academic research with practical applications in multicultural contexts.
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