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Foundations of Positive Psychology SpecializationUniversity of Pennsylvania

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Learners discover how apply to research methods to their study of Positive Psychology. In this course, we study with Dr. Angela Duckworth and Dr. Claire Robertson-Kraft. Through an exploration their work "True Grit" and interviews with researchers and practitioners, you develop a research hypothesis and learn how to understand the difference between internal and external validity. You also begin to understand and apply the strengths and weaknesses associated with different types of measurements and evaluation designs. You then interpret the results in an empirical study. Suggested prerequisites: Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science and Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions.

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Assess whether a hypothesis is good based on its characteristics
Make use of best practices for research data collection
Utilize inferential statistics for data analysis
Describe the basics of research methodologies and design

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Claire Robertson-Kraft, Ph.D.

Director, ImpactED

Positive Psychology Center and Fels Insititute of Government

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Angela Duckworth, Ph.D.

Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Psychology

Positive Psychology Center

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Week1

Week 1

6 hours to complete

Planning for Research

6 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 67 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

9 videos

1.1 Planning for Research6mAngela Duckworth: Overview of Character3m1.2 Hypothesis and Theories10mPractitioner Interviews (1.2) Paddy Steinfort, Andrew Soren, David Meketon13mAngela Duckworth: Theory of Character10m1.3_Stages of the Research Process7mPractitioner Interviews (1.3) Andrew Soren3mAngela Duckworth: Theory of Grit7m1.4_Validity4m

4 readings

True Grit: Trait-Level Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals Predicts Effectiveness and Retention Among Novice Teachers1hOverview of the Research Process20mModule Overview10mInternal and External Validity: General Issues15m

1 practice exercise

Quiz 130m

Week2

Week 2

7 hours to complete

Collecting Data

7 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 77 min), 7 readings, 2 quizzes

11 videos

2.1 Collecting Data10mPractitioner Interviews (2.1) David Meketon4mAngela Duckworth: 2.1- Self-Discipline Study6mAngela Duckworth: 2.1 All Measures are Imperfect1m2.2 Quantitative Methods12mPractitioner Interview (2.2) Paddy Steinfort4mAngela Duckworth: 2.2 Self-Control Measures19mAngela Duckworth: 2.2 Grit Measures2m2.3 Qualitative Methods6mPractitioner Interview (2.3) Andrew Soren4mAngela Duckworth: 2.3 Qualitative Coding4m

7 readings

Self-Discipline Outdoes IQ in Predicting Academic Performance of Adolescents25mModule 2 Validity Overview10mGrit Scale15mBioData Measure of Grit10mSelf-Control Scale20mDevelopment and Validation of the Short Grit Scale (Grit – S)1h 30mAn Overview of Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection Methods20m

1 practice exercise

Module 2 Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

6 hours to complete

Analyzing Data

6 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 61 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

11 videos

3.1 Data Analysis5mAngela Duckworth: 3.1 WOOP7mPractitioner Interview (3.1) David Meketon5m3.2 Descriptive Analysis9mPractitioner Interview (3.2) Andrew Soren2mAngela Duckworth: 3.2 Purpose & Grit5mInferential Statistics13mAngela Duckworth: 3.3 Correlation1mAngela Duckworth: 3.3 Effect Size1mAngela Duckworth: 3.3 Growth Mindset1mPractitioner Interview (3.3) Paddy Steinfort4m

5 readings

Lesson 1 Overview10mResearch Methods Knowledge Base: Analysis20mResearch Methods Knowledge Base: Descriptive Statistics25mResearch Methods Knowledge Database: Inferential Statistics15mGrit: Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals25m

1 practice exercise

Module 3 Quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

5 hours to complete

Using Research to Inform Your Work and the World Around You

5 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 62 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

9 videos

4.1_Using Research11mAngela Duckworth: 4.1 Deliberate Practice6mPractitioner Interview: Andrew Soren and Paddy Steinfort8m4.2_ The Anatomy of a Research Article10mAngela Duckworth: 4.2 Grit and Other People5m4.3_A Review of Validity8mAngela Duckworth: 4.3 Grit & Parenting3mResearch: Angela Duckworth: Consequential Validity4mPractitioner Interview: (4.3) Andrew Soren2m

4 readings

Becoming an Educated Consumer of Research: A Quick Look at the Basics of Research Methodologies and Design25mHow to Read a Research Study Article10mEavesdropping on Happiness30mGrit20m

1 practice exercise

Quiz 430m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: CHARACTER, GRIT AND RESEARCH METHODS

by SMOct 21, 2022

An extremely well developed course about not such a simple topic ir research methods. The instructors broke the topics down into easy to learn bytes such that an interested learner can complete easily

by DCApr 28, 2020

I am honoured to be taught by Prof Duckworth and Dr Robertson-Kraft. I have been extremely interested in the concept of GRIT and SELF - CONTROL; this course has been extremely helpful.

by HWJun 24, 2018

Claire you did an AMAZING job having me listen and absorb all about statistics, every class again.. I had never expected I could be so attached to a statistics class. Thank you very much.

by MWOct 23, 2020

It was a wonderful class! While I was expecting something different than learning about research and how to read research papers, that is my fault for putting my expectations on the class.

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About the Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization

The University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman welcome you to Foundations of Positive Psychology. Our five-course specialization provides you with the key theories and research in the field of positive psychology as well as opportunities for application.

Course topics include • Positive Psychology: Martin E.P. Seligman’s Visionary Science with Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman • Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions with Dr. James Pawelski • Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods with Dr. Angela Duckworth & Dr. Claire Robertson-Kraft • Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills with Dr. Karen Reivich • Positive Psychology Specialization Project with Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman

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