Understanding Human Behavior Within the Ecological Systems Perspective
Lifespan Development and the Ecological Systems Theory
The discussion this week will focus on understanding human behavior within the ecological systems perspective, how systems influence one another, and the application of the strengths perspective within the field of human services.
Please respond to the following:
Define the ecological systems perspective and describe the four main levels that were discussed in the textbook.
Discuss at least one strength (protective factor) that you have in each of the four levels of the ecological systems perspective. Why is it important to identify strengths in your own environment and in your client's?
Discuss how risk and protective factors affect developmental outcomes
Please read the following chapter in your text:
Chapter 1: “Introduction to Human Behavior and the Social Environment”
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Ecological systems theory states that different environments people encounter shape behavior and development. The four main levels of the system comprise the micro, mesosystem, exosystem, and macro systems. A microsystem is a direct environment in one’s life, a setting in which an individual has direct social interaction. Family, neighbors, classmates, friends, teachers, and anybody who has direct contact with you are in the microsystem. On the other hand, a mesosystem is the interactions between the microsystems in a person’s life. For instance, your family relations may affect your school performance or relations with friends. The exosystem entails an environmental context in which a child is not directly involved but still influences their life. For example, when a parent gets a transfer in their job,