Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory



Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory

Microsystem (such as the family or classroom)

Mesosystem (two microsystems in interaction)

Exosystem (external environments which indirectly influence development)

Macrosystem (the larger socio-cultural context

Chronosystem (the evolution of the external systems over time

Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory

Analysis: Gloria E. Jacobs

Individual: Physical traits: White, blonde, fair skin, light eyes, good teeth, good health, clear skin

Microsystem: Middle class school, divorced parents, foster home, wealthy neighborhood, Lutheran Church

Mesosystem: Little interaction between Microsystems. Family not active in school. Different class, grade from kids in neighborhood, no overlap between neighborhood, school, and church. Each microsystem was fairly isolated.

Exosystem: Father a mechanic, foster father a trucker, foster mother a beautician. Low status in the community. Little government support. No public transport. School administration did not supply supports for children in need.

Macrosystem: Two parent families, wealth, welfare system just coming into being

Chronosystem: A new community, divorce rates climbed, liberal attitudes, stepmother closely connected to school, church and community, civil rights act, white flight.

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Chronosystem: Change over time

Individual

Mesosystem

family

classroom

Exosystem

Macrosystem

Temple,

Church…

Neighborhood

Parents’

workplace

School

administration

City government

Transportation

system

Neighborhood

Mesosystem

classroom

Individual

Macrosystem

Transportation

system

Exosystem

Temple,

Church…

Parents’

workplace

School

administration

family

City government

Chronosystem: Change over time

Sociocultural system

Political

Changes

Historical events

Historical events

Political

Changes

Sociocultural system

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