Social and Environmental Psychology

A.Y. 2025/2026
9
Max ECTS
60
Overall hours
SSD
M-PSI/05
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
1. Knowledge of the main causes of psychosocial malaise and the therapeutic effects of places and nature.
2. Knowledge of the main theories of Cultural Psychology
3. Knowledge of the main theories of Environmental Psychology
Expected learning outcomes
1. Understanding the psychosocial factors that lead to mental illness or well-being.
2. Understanding the psychological aspects of the intercultural relationships
3. Knowledge of the psychological processes finvolved in the cognitive and emotional perception of the environment
Single course

This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The first module will focus on the main constructs of individual and collective well-being psychology, highlighting its systemic and contextual dimensions and its connection to current ecological and environmental conditions. These activities will be carried out with innovative and interactive training modules for promoting students' well-being. The second module will define the fundamental themes of Community Psychology, particularly focusing on forms of place identification, the construction of a sense of community, participatory processes, and methodologies for involving the population in processes of change and social action. The third module (only for the 9 CFU exam) will define the key constructs of Environmental Psychology as an application of psychological theory to the human-environment relationship. Specifically, it will delve into the history of the discipline, spatial perception, forms of space mapping, regulation of interpersonal distance, and the various aspects of subjective well-being associated with the use of natural and built environments.
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisites.
Teaching methods
Lectures, individual and collective exercises, debate.
Teaching Resources
**** Attending students:
-Teaching materials provided in class
- Mannarini T. (2023), Comunità e partecipazione. Prospettive psicosociali (Seconda Edizione), FrancoAngeli, Milano
- Baroni M.R., Psicologia ambientale, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2008 (solo per esame da 9 crediti)

**** Non-attending students
- Inghilleri P. (2021), I luoghi che curano, Raffaello Cortina, Milano
- Mannarini T. (2023), Comunità e partecipazione. Prospettive psicosociali (Seconda Edizione), FrancoAngeli, Milano
- Baroni M.R., Psicologia ambientale, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2008 (solo per esame da 9 crediti)
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of a written test with open and closed questions.
Modules or teaching units
Part A and B
M-PSI/05 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours

Part C
M-PSI/05 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours

Professor(s)
Reception:
Monday 10-11
Department of Cultural and Environmental Heritage - via Celoria 10 (ingresso via Ponzio 7), edificio 22040, stanza R036