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Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Perspective Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Perspective Makala McGowan Master of Social Work Program, Grand Canyon University.

Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Perspective Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory is widely accepted to explain how social environments shape human development. According to this theory, the environment you grow up in significantly impacts various aspects of your life. Your way of thinking, emotions, and preferences are all influenced by social factors. If you change your environment or social role within one of the systems, likely, your identity will also change. This can be seen when someone moves to a different country with a distinct culture. In Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, there are different levels of influence on human development. The microsystem consists of the groups directly interacting with the individual. The mesosystem focuses on the relationships between these groups. The exosystem includes factors that impact the individual's life indirectly. The macrosystem encompasses cultural elements affecting everyone. Lastly, the chronosystem considers the life stage, and the situations individuals are experiencing (University). In my thesis, I explore the different aspects that shape my behavior and how they compare to Joshua's in the case study using Bronfenbrenner's ecological perspective. By examining these differences, I aim to understand the potential impact on me as a social worker. In chapter 1 it states that there are dimensions that play a role in human behavior. The first dimension is the microsystem, which is the things or people that have absolute or direct contact with a person within their immediate environment. For example, my microsystem includes my close friends, mom, dad, brother, and even work. The next dimension would be the mesosystem. This would explain the relationship between a thing and a person's microsystem. For example, my mesosystem would be my close friends from college meeting my family( i.e., mom, dad, and brother).

Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Perspective Another example would be my parents meeting my coworkers at my job. The third dimension is the exosystem, which includes factors that indirectly impact the individual's life. For example, my dad's job would be my exosystem, which is my exosystem because my dad works there, and this will affect when my dad comes home to cook dinner and even determine how much time we spend together. The last dimension is the macrosystem. The macrosystem encompasses cultural elements affecting everyone. My macrosystem is our cultural values. I am a Baptist and was raised in a Christian church. We are also a part of the millennial ministry at church. I grew up believing that we prayed that God would heal us if we had any unbearable sickness like cancer. At the beginning of Chapter 1, there was a case study about Joshua and his family and all the things he went through. Joshua's microsystem includes his mom, dad, siblings, school, and church group. My microsystem is the same, so both of our microsystems match. Nothing has changed there. Joshua's mesosystem is him and his family being a part of the group at church; his other mesosystem is when he and his sibling would play soccer and do chores together. Joshua's exosystem is his mom's boutique shop, where he helped some and his dad herding cattle. My exosystem is different because my mom worked as a dry cleaner, and my dad worked as an electrician. The difference between us is that I did not have time to spend with my parents because of where they worked and the type of work they did. They both. They had dangerous jobs, so my brother and I had little access to their job besides being able to call and speak to either of them while they were at work. Fortunately, Joshua got a chance to help his mother with her bouquet, which gave them time to spend together. Joshua and I have similar cultural values. For example, we both attend a Christian church. The only difference is the groups we attend within our churches.

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Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Perspective The difference between myself and Joshua would be the environment. Joshua's environment started off well, and he lived his best life with his family. It all took a turn for the worse when the massacre came. He would hear gunshots at night, and eventually, things got terrible. Growing up, I did not have to move from place to place because of a massacre. But this would affect the interaction because the client can always quickly yell you do not know how it is. This would be true because I did not have those problems growing up. That is why it is essential to have family relationships within the child's adolescent years. Family relationships are vital because they would better understand the environment to help the clients. Microsystems directly impact children and adolescents' behavior and serve as a link between exosystem factors and adolescent behavior. Research shows that economic stress can lead to troubled family relationships, affecting child and adolescent adjustment. This is particularly relevant in the rural Midwest, where economic declines have been significant. Parents of adolescents experiencing economic stress may display emotional distress, marital conflict, and disrupted parenting behavior. The quality of parenting behavior, including nurturance, involvement, and appropriate discipline, is crucial for adolescent adjustment. Our study expands on this by examining the impact of parental social networks, work environments, and the neighborhood environment in the exosystem (Mason et al., 1994). Because Joshua and his family had to move away from the massacre, this is what makes up the macrosystem for Joshua. As a social worker dealing with a client from an environment like Joshua's, we would have to work together to collaborate with stakeholders. Also, Joshua had to stop going to school because of the massacre. That is why it is crucial to collaborate with people within the community to help guide students like Joshua in the right direction.

Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Perspective Bronfenbrenner (2005) developed the "systems within systems" theory, the PPCT model. This model emphasizes the importance of understanding individuals' interactions, environment, and time. By examining the immediate environment, such as parenting styles and attitudes, we can better understand how they impact a child's well-being and learning abilities (Stanley, Kuo, 2022).. Additionally, considering factors like family income, community quality, and culture helps us understand how the context influences learning outcomes. Lastly, the concept of time allows us to evaluate the longitudinal impact of learning experiences. Overall, Bronfenbrenner's theory highlights the need to address the various factors that affect a child's learning and development (Stanley, Kuo, 2022). In conclusion, Bronfenbrenner's ecological perspective theory, with its emphasis on the interaction between individuals and their environment, provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the factors that influence a child's development and learning. By considering the different systems within which a child exists, such as the immediate environment, the broader community, and the impact of time, we can gain a deeper understanding of how these factors shape a child's experiences and outcomes. This theory underscores the importance of addressing the needs of the whole child and creating supportive environments that foster their well-being and learning. By applying Bronfenbrenner's ecological perspective theory, we can work towards creating positive change and promoting optimal development for children in various contexts.

Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Perspective Reference Hutchison, E. D. (2019). Dimensions of Human Behavior: Person and Environment and Dimensions of Human Behavior: The Changing Life Course (Custom) (1st Edition). ISBN-13: 9781544380377 Keonna Stanley, & Nai-Cheng Kuo. (2022, April 20). “It Takes a Village”: Approaching the Development of School- Family-Community Partnerships through Bronfenbrenner’s Socio- Ecological Perspectives . Journal of Human Sciences and Extension. https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1342&context=jhse Mason, C. A., Cauce, A. M., Gonzales, N., Hiraga, Y., & Grove, K. (1994). An ecological model of externalizing behaviors in African-American adolescents: No family is an Island. Journal of Research on Adolescence , 4 (4), 639–655. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327795jra0404_12 University, S. C. (n.d.). Theoretical framework . Theoretical Framework - Office for Multicultural Learning - Santa Clara University. https://www.scu.edu/oml/about-us/theoretical-framework/#:~:text=Bronfenbrenner%27s %20ecological%20systems%20theory%20is,every%20facet%20of%20your%20life.

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