Exploring Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory

Exploring Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory

Learning Objective

Understand the key concepts of Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory and its impact on human development.

What do you already know about ecological systems theory?

Who was Bronfenbrenner?

Urie Bronfenbrenner was a Russian-born American psychologist known for his ecological systems theory.

Overview of Ecological Systems Theory

The theory emphasizes the impact of various environmental systems on human development, including micro, meso, exo, macro, and chrono systems.

Microsystem

The microsystem includes the immediate environment in which an individual lives, such as family, school, and peers.

Mesosystem

The mesosystem involves the interactions between different microsystems, for example, the connection between home and school.

Exosystem

The exosystem refers to the external environments that indirectly influence an individual's development, such as the parent's workplace or local government policies.

Macrosystem

The macrosystem includes the broader cultural context, including societal values, laws, and cultural norms.

Chronosystem

The chronosystem encompasses the dimension of time and how historical events, transitions, and life changes can impact development.

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