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Understanding Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory
Jan 11, 2025
Lecture Notes: Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory
Introduction
Presented by Professor Tannenbaum
Overview of Uri Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory
Used as a model for understanding complex human development
Aims to understand various influences on human behavior, such as drug use
Key Concepts
Ecological Theory
: A multi-layered model to analyze influences on human behavior
Layers of Ecological Theory
Individual
Central element
Factors include age, sex, special needs
Microsystem
Immediate environments
For children: school, peers, family
For adults: job, class, living place
Examples: supportive teachers, parental stress, bullying
Mesosystem
Relationships between microsystems
Example: relationship between family and school
Includes interaction of living environment with family dynamics
Exosystem
Link between direct and indirect settings
Examples: parent's job affecting child's school involvement, college board of trustees
Macrosystem
Larger social and cultural context
Can include national culture, religious or military culture, urban vs. rural context
Influences from political climate
Chronosystem
Role of time in development
Timing of life events (e.g., becoming a parent at different ages)
Historical context (e.g., views on money over generations)
Application Example
Considerations for a college student:
Individual
: intelligence, personality
Microsystem
: available majors, financial capability
Mesosystem
: family and employer support
Exosystem
: impact of state educational budget
Macrosystem
: cultural views on education
Chronosystem
: age and historical period of attending college
Conclusion
Bronfenbrenner's theory provides a structured way to understand human development
Encouragement to ask questions for further understanding
General well-wishes
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