Childbearing choices in contemporary world
General data
Course ID: | WF-PS-CCCW-ER |
Erasmus code / ISCED: |
14.4
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Course title: | Childbearing choices in contemporary world |
Name in Polish: | Childbearing choices in contemporary world |
Organizational unit: | Institute of Psychology |
Course groups: |
(in Polish) Gr przedmiotów ogólnouczelnianych - Obszar nauk humanistycznych (I stopień i jednolite magisterskie) (in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczelnianych - Obszar nauk społecznych (I stopień i jednolite magisterskie) (in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczelnianych - Obszar nauk społecznych (studia II stopnia) (in Polish) Wykłady monograficzne - Psychologia Courses at UKSW Courses in foreign languages in the Institute of Psychology |
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): |
6.00
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Language: | English |
(in Polish) Dyscyplina naukowa, do której odnoszą się efekty uczenia się: | psychology |
Subject level: | intermediate |
Learning outcome code/codes: | PS_W02 PS_W03 PS_K03 |
Preliminary Requirements: | None |
Short description: |
In all developed countries, a decline in number of births and an increase in permanent childlessness have been observed for several decades. The course offers an interdisciplinary perspective on this phenomenon. Psychological theories explaining reproductive decisions will be discussed, as well as the results of research that analyses the factors important for these decisions. |
Full description: |
The lectures will discuss the main factors important for the motivation to have children and for reproductive decision-making. In contemporary world, we observe demographic trends related to fertility postponement, declining numbers of children within families and increasing childlessness. These trends stem from individual choices of women and men, entering adulthood. In the lectures, we will discuss theoretical models most commonly used to explain childbearing motivations and to describe the reproductive decision-making process. We will discuss the role of biological, psychological, economic and cultural factors in this process. |
Bibliography: |
The below list covers basic introductory reading on key theoretical models. Additional reading will be suggested over the semester. During the course, Students will be asked to perform their own literature searches on different aspects of childbearing choices. • Hoffman, L. W., & Hoffman, M. L. (1973). The Value of Children to Parents. In J. T. Fawcett (Ed.), Psychological Perspectives on Population (pp. 19-76). New York: Basic Books. • Miller, W. B. (1994). Childbearing motivations, desires, and intentions: a theoretical framework. Genet Soc Gen Psychol Monogr, 120(2), 223-258. • Miller, W. B. (2011). Differences between fertility desires and intentions: implications for theory, research and policy. Vienna Yearbook of Population Research, 9, 75-98. • Klobas, J. E., & Ajzen, I. (2015). Making the Decision to Have a Child. In D. Philipov, A. C. Liefbroer, & J. E. Klobas (Eds.), Reproductive Decision-Making in a Macro-Micro Perspective (pp. 41-78). Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands. • Frejka, T., Sobotka, T., Hoem, J. M., & Toulemon, L. (2008). Summary and general conclusions: Childbearing Trends and Policies in Europe. Demographic Research, 19, 5-14, doi:10.4054/DemRes.2008.19.2. • McAllister, L. S., Pepper, G. V., Virgo, S., & Coall, D. A. (2016). The evolved psychological mechanisms of fertility motivation: hunting for causation in a sea of correlation. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 371(1692), doi:10.1098/rstb.2015.0151. |
Efekty kształcenia i opis ECTS: |
After completing the course, students will understand the mechanism of decision-making related to having children and will know the role of various factors (biological, psychological, economic, cultural) in this process (PS_W02). Students will expand their knowledge of the methods of analysis and interpretation of the discussed decision-making processes (PS_W03). Students will also develop their competences related to independent search for information and self-studying (PS_K03), Students' workload: Participation in the lectures - 30 hours Readings - 60 hours Self-study (literature search, preparation of presentation) - 60 hours Preparation for the exam - 30 hours (180 hours / 30 = 6 ECTS) |
Assessment methods and assessment criteria: |
The final grades are based on the written exam (test), in which Students need to score at least 60% of the points. The grade can be improved through active participation in classes (including, for those interested, by preparing a short presentation). |
Classes in period "Summer semester 2021/22" (past)
Time span: | 2022-02-01 - 2022-06-30 |
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Type of class: |
Monographic lecture, 30 hours, 20 places
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Coordinators: | Monika Mynarska, Włodzimierz Strus, Agnieszka Szymańska | |
Group instructors: | Monika Mynarska | |
Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
Examination: |
Course -
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Monographic lecture - examination |
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(in Polish) E-Learning: | (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy |
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Type of subject: | optional with unlimited choices |
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(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych: | (in Polish) nie dotyczy |
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Wymagania wstępne: |
In year 2021/2022, the course is taught on-line (e-learning), classes take place live, on MS Teams. In order to participate in the classes, Students need to be able to use their microphones and cams. |
Classes in period "Summer semester 2022/23" (past)
Time span: | 2023-02-01 - 2023-06-30 |
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MO TU W WYK_MON
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Type of class: |
Monographic lecture, 30 hours, 15 places
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Coordinators: | Jarosław Jastrzębski, Monika Mynarska, Agnieszka Szymańska | |
Group instructors: | Monika Mynarska | |
Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
Examination: |
Course -
examination
Monographic lecture - examination |
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(in Polish) E-Learning: | (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy |
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(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS: | Students' workload: Participation in the lectures - 30 hours Readings - 60 hours Self-study (literature search, preparation of presentation) - 60 hours Preparation for the exam - 30 hours (180 hours / 30 = 6 ECTS) |
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Type of subject: | optional with unlimited choices |
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(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych: | (in Polish) nie dotyczy |
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Wymagania wstępne: |
In the academic year 2022/2023 the classes take place in the Institute of Psychology, room 1425. |
Classes in period "Winter semester 2023/24" (past)
Time span: | 2023-10-01 - 2024-01-31 |
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MO TU W TH WYK_MON
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Type of class: |
Monographic lecture, 30 hours, 15 places
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Coordinators: | Jarosław Jastrzębski, Monika Mynarska, Agnieszka Szymańska | |
Group instructors: | Monika Mynarska | |
Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
Examination: |
Course -
examination
Monographic lecture - examination |
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(in Polish) E-Learning: | (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy |
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(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS: | Students' workload: Participation in the lectures - 30 hours Readings - 60 hours Self-study (literature search, preparation of presentation) - 60 hours Preparation for the exam - 30 hours (180 hours / 30 = 6 ECTS) |
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Type of subject: | optional with unlimited choices |
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(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych: | (in Polish) PO - przedmioty ogólnouczelniane (bez obszaru) |
Classes in period "Winter semester 2024/25" (future)
Time span: | 2024-10-01 - 2025-01-31 |
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MO TU W TH FR |
Type of class: |
Monographic lecture, 30 hours, 15 places
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Coordinators: | Jarosław Jastrzębski, Monika Mynarska, Michał Sękowski | |
Group instructors: | (unknown) | |
Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
Examination: |
Course -
examination
Monographic lecture - examination |
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(in Polish) E-Learning: | (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy |
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Type of subject: | optional with unlimited choices |
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(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych: | (in Polish) PO - przedmioty ogólnouczelniane (bez obszaru) |
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