Bioecological Systems Model

Question 1

What is the bio-ecological systems model?

Answer 1

A model developed by Uri Bronfenbrenner for understanding the reciprocal relationships between interacting systems that influence development and change.

Question 2

What is the difference between Bronfenbrenner’s original ecological systems theory and his revised bio-ecological theory?

Answer 2

The difference between the earlier and more mature version of his theory is that he
integrates the individual and their agency, and emphasises the
connection/interaction between the components and systems

Question 3

Microsystem

Answer 3

• individuals closest to the person
• involves direct, face-to-face influences

Question 4

Mesosystem

Answer 4

Relationship/interaction between 2/> microsystems

Question 5

Exosystem

Answer 5

Environments the individual isn’t involved in but which influence relationships the individual is involved in

Question 6

Macrosystem

Answer 6

Dominant beliefs/attitudes/values/ideologies within systems of society

Question 7

Chronosystem

Answer 7

Dimension of time and how it relates to
the interactions between systems and
their influences on individual
development (events that occur over
time)