Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods

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Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods

This course is part of Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization

Instructors: Claire Robertson-Kraft, Ph.D.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1,240 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

1 week at 10 hours a week

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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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There are 4 modules in this course

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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17 videos9 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

17 videosTotal 61 minutes

1.2 Planning for Research4 minutes
1.4 Angela Duckworth: Overview of Character3 minutes
1.6a Hypothesis and Theories Part 13 minutes
1.6b Hypothesis and Theories Part 25 minutes
1.6c Hypothesis and Theories Part 32 minutes
1.7a Practitioner Interview: Paddy Steinfort on Developing a Hypothesis5 minutes
1.7b Practitioner Interview: Andrew Soren on Developing a Hypothesis2 minutes
1.7c Practitioner Interview: David Meketon on Developing a Hypothesis6 minutes
1.8a Angela Duckworth: Theory of Character2 minutes
1.8b Angela Duckworth: Theory of Motivation5 minutes
1.8c Angela Duckworth: Theory of Action3 minutes
1.12a Stages of the Research Process: Overview1 minute
1.12b Stages of the Research Process: Example6 minutes
1.13 Practitioner Interview: Andrew Soren on Research in Organizations3 minutes
1.14a Angela Duckworth: Grit Background5 minutes
1.14b Angela Duckworth: Theory of Grit3 minutes
1.15 Validity3 minutes

9 readingsTotal 132 minutes

1.1 How to Get the Most Out of This Course10 minutes
1.3 True Grit: Trait-Level Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals Predicts Effectiveness and Retention Among Novice Teachers30 minutes
1.5 Biographies of Dr. Angela Duckworth and Dr. Claire Robertson-Craft10 minutes
1.7 Observations About the World: Videos Introduction2 minutes
1.10 Journal Prompt: Developing Your Hypothesis15 minutes
1.16 Optional Reading: Internal and External Validity: General Issues15 minutes
1.17 Journal Prompt: True Grit Article15 minutes
1.18 Module 1 Recap5 minutes
1.19 Journal Prompts and Readings for Module 130 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 17 minutes

1.11 Module 1 Practice Quiz2 minutes
1.20 Module 1 Quiz15 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 20 minutes

1.9 Developing a Hypothesis 20 minutes

What's included

20 videos6 readings2 assignments

20 videosTotal 72 minutes

2.1a Collecting Data Part 14 minutes
2.1b Collecting Data Part 24 minutes
2.2 Practitioner Interview: David Meketon on Collecting Data4 minutes
2.3a Angela Duckworth: Self-Discipline Study5 minutes
2.3b Angela Duckworth: Self-Discipline Study Q&A2 minutes
2.4 Angela Duckworth: All Measures are Imperfect1 minute
2.8a Quantitative Methods: Surveys6 minutes
2.8b Quantitative Methods: Designing Surveys2 minutes
2.8c Quantitative Methods: Administrative Data4 minutes
2.9 Practitioner Interview: Paddy Steinfort on Collecting Data4 minutes
2.10a Angela Duckworth: Self-Control - Frame of Reference4 minutes
2.10b Angela Duckworth: Frame of Reference Q&A Part 13 minutes
2.10c Angela Duckworth: Frame of Reference Q&A Part 24 minutes
2.10d Angela Duckworth: How Psychologists Study Daily Life Part 15 minutes
2.10e Angela Duckworth: How Psychologists Study Daily Life Part 23 minutes
2.11 Angela Duckworth: Grit Measures2 minutes
2.14a Qualitative Methods: Interviews and Focus Groups4 minutes
2.14b Qualitative Methods: Observations2 minutes
2.15 Practitioner Interview: Andrew Soren on Qualitative Methods4 minutes
2.15 Angela Duckworth: Qualitative Coding5 minutes

6 readingsTotal 98 minutes

2.5 The Marshmallow Experiment Revisited 3 minutes
2.6 Validity & Reliability Recap10 minutes
2.12 Optional Reading: Grit Scale10 minutes
2.13 Journal Prompt: Your Operationalization Proposal15 minutes
2.16 Journal Prompt: True Grit Article30 minutes
2.17 Readings for Module 2 30 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 12 minutes

2.7 Module 2 Practice Quiz2 minutes
2.18 Module 2 Quiz10 minutes

What's included

13 videos5 readings2 assignments

13 videosTotal 55 minutes

3.1 Data Analysis4 minutes
3.2a Angela Duckworth: WOOP Introduction4 minutes
3.2b Angela Duckworth: Woop Experiment3 minutes
3.3 Practitioner Interview: David Meketon on Data Analysis5 minutes
3.6a Descriptive Analysis Part 15 minutes
3.6b Descriptive Analysis Part 23 minutes
3.7 Practitioner Interview: Andrew Soren on Data Analysis3 minutes
3.8 Angela Duckworth: Purpose & Grit5 minutes
3.11a Inferential Statistics Part 16 minutes
3.11b Inferential Statistics Part 25 minutes
3.11c Inferential Statistics Part 32 minutes
3.12 Angela Duckworth: Correlation, Effect Size, and Growth Mindset4 minutes
3.13 Practitioner Interview: Paddy Steinfort on Using Statistics5 minutes

5 readingsTotal 70 minutes

3.4 Lesson 1 Recap5 minutes
3.9 Reading: Research Methods Knowledge Base: Descriptive Statistics5 minutes
3.10 Journal Prompt: Your Analysis Plan15 minutes
3.14 Journal Prompt: True Grit Article15 minutes
3.15 Journal Prompts and Readings for Module 330 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 17 minutes

3.5 Module 3 Practice Quiz2 minutes
3.16 Module 3 Quiz15 minutes

What's included

16 videos5 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

16 videosTotal 58 minutes

4.1a Using Research: Experimental Design Part 15 minutes
4.1b Using Research: Quasi-Experimental Design3 minutes
4.1c Using Research: Non-Experimental Design3 minutes
4.2a Angela Duckworth: Deliberate Practice Part 13 minutes
4.2b Angela Duckworth: Deliberate Practice Part 23 minutes
4.5a Practitioner Interview: Andrew Soren on Using Research to Shape Organizations4 minutes
4.5b Practitioner Interview: Paddy Steinfort's Advice to Practitioners4 minutes
4.7a The Anatomy of a Research Article4 minutes
4.7b How to Read a Research Article2 minutes
4.7c Example of a Research Article5 minutes
4.9 Angela Duckworth: Grit and Other People5 minutes
4.10a A Review of Validity Part 15 minutes
4.10b A Review of Validity Part 23 minutes
4.11 Angela Duckworth: Grit & Parenting3 minutes
4.12 Angela Duckworth: Consequential Validity4 minutes
4.13 Practitioner Interview: Andrew Soren on Current Research2 minutes

5 readingsTotal 80 minutes

4.4 Journal Prompt: Your Research Design10 minutes
4.8 Reading: How to Read a Research Article Recap10 minutes
4.14 Readings: Eavesdropping on Happiness20 minutes
4.15 Journal Prompt: True Grit Article10 minutes
4.16 Journal Prompts and Readings for Module 430 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 17 minutes

4.6 Module 4 Practice Quiz 2 minutes
4.18 Module 4 Quiz15 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 25 minutes

4.3 Research Design25 minutes

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Claire Robertson-Kraft, Ph.D.

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Reviewed on Dec 6, 2020

Amo todos los cursos de psicología Positiva. Aprendo mucho de ellos. Muchas gracias por su apoyo económico. Le estoy sacando mucho provecho para mi y para mis terapias.De todo corazón mil graciasPaola

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2017

I took this course to understand how to apply Positive Psychology. This course focuses heavily on creating research, which was not my goal. I did appreciate the module on how to UNDERSTAND research.

Reviewed on Jun 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.

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