CULTURAL DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

This course provides a cultural perspective on human development. Specifically, the course emphasizes the usefulness of a (cross-)cultural approach to understand parenting and psychological functioning, to assess culturally diverse children and families, and to implement culturally sensitive interventions. The course discusses the role of culture in human development and in socialization processes, as well as identifying the risk and protective factors involved in the adaptation of migrant families. The course addresses topics including theoretical approaches to culture and human development; cross-cultural and cultural psychology; individualism and collectivism; parenting, cultural models, and socialization practices; cognitive and socio-emotional development across cultures; immigration and acculturation processes; and assessment and interventions in multicultural settings. The course requires basic knowledge of developmental psychology concepts as a prerequisite.