Bioecological Model

The Bioecological Model is a theoretical framework developed by Urie Bronfenbrenner that seeks to understand human development and behavior by examining the interaction between individuals and the various environmental systems in which they live.

Microsystem

The microsystem refers to the immediate and direct interactions an individual has with their immediate surroundings, such as family, peers, school, and neighborhood. It recognizes that these social settings play a crucial role in influencing an individual’s development.

Mesosystem

The mesosystem involves the interconnectedness and interactions between the different microsystems in an individual’s life. It explores how the various settings and relationships in an individual’s life can influence and shape their development.

Exosystem

The exosystem recognizes the indirect influences on an individual’s development that occur through external systems that they may not directly participate in, but that still have a significant impact on their life. These may include the workplace or local government policies.

Macrosystem

The macrosystem encompasses the larger cultural and societal contexts in which an individual lives. It considers how cultural values, beliefs, customs, and laws can shape an individual’s development and behavior.

Chronosystem

The chronosystem recognizes the importance of time and historical events as influential factors in an individual’s development. It acknowledges that people’s experiences are influenced by the specific time period in which they live.

Overall, the Bioecological Model highlights the significance of the dynamic and complex interactions between individuals and their environments in understanding human development and behavior.