PS275 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Urie Bronfenbrenner, Ecological Systems Theory
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Emphasizes the developing person is embedded in a series of environmental systems that interact with one another and with the person to influence development. Natural environments are the major source of influence on developing persons. Systems range from immediate settings like family to broader culture. Development likely to be optimized by strong, supportive links between microsystems. Ex good relationship with family = more inclined to be accepted by peers and enjoy more close, supportive relationships during childhood and adolescence. The contexts that children and adolescents are not a part of but that may nevertheless influence their development. Whether parent"s enjoy their work environments may influence children"s emotional relationships at home. Cultural, subcultural, or social class context in which microsystems, mesosystems, and exosystems are embedded. Broad, overarching ideology that dictates how children should be treated, what they"re taught, goals. Changes in the individual or environment that occur over time and influence the direction development takes.
