The course introduces the role of emotion within the fields of health psychology and behavior medicine. Associations are both presented in terms of emotions as predictors of health and emotional consequences of health-related problems. Areas that are covered includes different emotional theories/concepts in the development and maintenance of health-related problems such as pain, sleep, stress, cardio-vascular disease. In addition, the field of emotional consequences in ill-health are presented and bidirectional mechanisms are discussed.

Entry requirements

Bachelor (180 hp) in psychology, with a degree thesis/independent work of 15 credits, or equivalent. In cases where the applicant lacks bachelor's degree in psychology, an individual assessment will be conducted. English B/English 6 from Swedish gymnasium or the equivalent.