This course seeks to help the students in understanding the emergence of self from developmental, experimental, humanistic and Indian perspectives, with the goal to enhance their personal growth & well-being and that of others in their contact.
Concept of Self and Personal Growth. Sources of Self Knowledge; Positive Psychology
The Science of Happiness and Life Satisfaction
History, conceptual models of resilience, Fostering resilience, future directions for resilience research
The Conventional View; Deconstructing Self Esteem; Cultural Emphasis and the Discourse of Self Esteem; Experience of Self Esteem; Social Import of Mood; Mood, Self Esteem and Discourse
Introduction; Source of Self Efficacy; Importance of Self Efficacy, Collective Efficacy, Enhancement of Self Efficacy