Sex & Relationships: Better Connections (PSYCH 187)

3 credits · Undergraduate

Connection has plummeted in recent years, with Americans experiencing unprecedented rates of loneliness and isolation. Studies show that Gen Z are connecting less romantically and sexually than any other generation despite accounting for disproportionate numbers of STI transmission, sexual dysfunction, and intimacy-related anxiety. To combat these generational trends, we will identify key barriers in romantic and sexual connection, provide evidence-based best practices for connection, and encourage students to reflect on their own experiences and expand their interpersonal skills. You will actively engage in weekly discussion sections based on reading reflection assignments, and activities. You will also complete a group presentation in discussion section covering an intimacy topic not discussed in class. Additional optional activities like psychoeducational worksheets and further reading will be provided to deepen your self-reflection.