As students learning to become effective child and youth workers it is vital that we cultivate a broad range of perspectives that we can use in our careers. One such perspective is the ecological model established by Urie Brofenbremnnar. This paper will traverse the different systems established by Brofenbremnnar by drawing on an understanding of the theory, the paper will then use the concepts of the theory to relate relevant life experiences; further the paper will compare and contrast the ecological model to my own life.
Brofenbremnnar’s ecological model utilizes four systems to accurately obtain an understanding of the individual in questions life and what factors are affecting them in a negative or positive way. By looking at these four …show more content…
The next system is the mesosystem this system focuses on the relationships in one’s life such as family and friends and how they interconnect with the microsystem. The exosystem looks at the community, rules, policies effecting the neighborhood such as crime levels or resources available and how these factors play their role. Lastly there is the macrosystem this system looks at the social values and society’s tolerance to poverty, class and gender roles on a large scale. (Mcwhirter,2013) I will now analyze some factors of my past experiences in an academic context and then relate Brofenbremnnar’s four systems to better understand my own …show more content…
When factoring in my relationships within the mesosystem I always had a good relationship with my parents and felt I could be open with them about my feelings. I always knew they would support me; this was a major resiliency factor for me. The supports available within my exosytem where always available. My school boards funding offered many supports for youth with learning disability’s and I never felt like my needs were not being met. The neighborhood I grew up in felt safe and secure, these factors all helped to further build resiliency in my life. The final macrosystem analysis looks at how society would view me if I decided to not return to school to pursue my education. The fact that I was a “high school drop out” presented a major risk factor in my life. And ultimately this label was what motivated me to go back and pursue my education. I would not allow myself to fall into society’s belief that a high school dropout is a failure, thus turning a risk into resiliency.
Brofenbremnnar’s theories are impactful in that they often provide a starting point for new learners to begin to understand psychological theory. Brofenbremnnar’s believed in a 4-part system to better understand the risk and resiliency factors in one’s life. In relation to my
Brofenbremnnar’s ecological model utilizes four systems to accurately obtain an understanding of the individual in questions life and what factors are affecting them in a negative or positive way. By looking at these four …show more content…
The next system is the mesosystem this system focuses on the relationships in one’s life such as family and friends and how they interconnect with the microsystem. The exosystem looks at the community, rules, policies effecting the neighborhood such as crime levels or resources available and how these factors play their role. Lastly there is the macrosystem this system looks at the social values and society’s tolerance to poverty, class and gender roles on a large scale. (Mcwhirter,2013) I will now analyze some factors of my past experiences in an academic context and then relate Brofenbremnnar’s four systems to better understand my own …show more content…
When factoring in my relationships within the mesosystem I always had a good relationship with my parents and felt I could be open with them about my feelings. I always knew they would support me; this was a major resiliency factor for me. The supports available within my exosytem where always available. My school boards funding offered many supports for youth with learning disability’s and I never felt like my needs were not being met. The neighborhood I grew up in felt safe and secure, these factors all helped to further build resiliency in my life. The final macrosystem analysis looks at how society would view me if I decided to not return to school to pursue my education. The fact that I was a “high school drop out” presented a major risk factor in my life. And ultimately this label was what motivated me to go back and pursue my education. I would not allow myself to fall into society’s belief that a high school dropout is a failure, thus turning a risk into resiliency.
Brofenbremnnar’s theories are impactful in that they often provide a starting point for new learners to begin to understand psychological theory. Brofenbremnnar’s believed in a 4-part system to better understand the risk and resiliency factors in one’s life. In relation to my