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What was the primary data collection method used in the study associated with Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory?
What was the primary data collection method used in the study associated with Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory?
- Online survey of children
- In-person interviews with children
- Telephone survey with parents (correct)
- Mail surveys sent to families
Which system had a stronger effect on child social development according to the study's results?
Which system had a stronger effect on child social development according to the study's results?
- Global factors
- Exosystem factors
- Proximal factors (microsystem) (correct)
- Macrosystem factors
What mediates the influence of the macrosystem on child development according to the study's findings?
What mediates the influence of the macrosystem on child development according to the study's findings?
- Family environment
- Cognitive development
- Cultural background
- Microsystem (correct)
What aspect of child development showed evidence of interaction with the environment as per the study's results?
What aspect of child development showed evidence of interaction with the environment as per the study's results?
What was a conclusion drawn from the study related to Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory?
What was a conclusion drawn from the study related to Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory?
What does the chronosystem in Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Theory primarily refer to?
What does the chronosystem in Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Theory primarily refer to?
Which level of Bronfenbrenner's system directly involves the individual’s immediate environment?
Which level of Bronfenbrenner's system directly involves the individual’s immediate environment?
In Bronfenbrenner's theory, which of the following is considered a proximal process?
In Bronfenbrenner's theory, which of the following is considered a proximal process?
What is the primary focus of the macrosystem in Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Theory?
What is the primary focus of the macrosystem in Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Theory?
What role do distal processes play in an individual's development according to the theory?
What role do distal processes play in an individual's development according to the theory?
Which individual characteristic is NOT suggested to be considered in the bioecological model?
Which individual characteristic is NOT suggested to be considered in the bioecological model?
What aspect of family structure is particularly emphasized in the context of Australian Indigenous Peoples?
What aspect of family structure is particularly emphasized in the context of Australian Indigenous Peoples?
Which factor has been linked to higher individual agency in the context of family functioning?
Which factor has been linked to higher individual agency in the context of family functioning?
According to the bioecological model, which statement is true about children?
According to the bioecological model, which statement is true about children?
Which of the following is NOT considered a part of individual characteristics in the bioecological model?
Which of the following is NOT considered a part of individual characteristics in the bioecological model?
What role do grandparents and extended family members play in the bioecological perspective for Indigenous families?
What role do grandparents and extended family members play in the bioecological perspective for Indigenous families?
Which of the following is a factor that might influence a child's development according to the bioecological model?
Which of the following is a factor that might influence a child's development according to the bioecological model?
Which cognitive skill is least pertinent when considering individual characteristics in a child?
Which cognitive skill is least pertinent when considering individual characteristics in a child?
Which individual characteristic focuses on the child's emotional responses and behavior patterns?
Which individual characteristic focuses on the child's emotional responses and behavior patterns?
Which of the following factors is correlated with improved family functioning among Indigenous Australians?
Which of the following factors is correlated with improved family functioning among Indigenous Australians?
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Study Notes
Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Theory
- Developed by Urie Bronfenbrenner, highlighting the interaction between individual biology and environment.
- Key systems in the framework include: microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem, and chronosystem, each influencing development.
Systematic Structure
- Microsystem: Direct environment affecting the child, such as family and school.
- Mesosystem: Interactions between different microsystems, e.g., parent-teacher relationships.
- Exosystem: External environmental settings that indirectly influence development, such as parental workplace policies.
- Macrosystem: Societal values, cultural beliefs, and economic conditions impacting growth and development.
- Chronosystem: The dimension of time regarding the development and transitions within these systems over a child’s life.
Key Concepts
- Interactions can be proximal (direct and frequent, e.g. family interactions) or distal (indirect and less frequent, e.g. community norms).
- Reciprocal interactions between humans and their environments drive development.
Study Aim and Methodology
- Focus on how socio-economic status (SES) and family factors influence social development, considering variations by child gender.
- Data collected from a national survey involving 28,064 children aged 6-11 through telephone interviews with parents.
Study Results
- Macrosystem influences on child development are mediated through microsystem variables such as family dynamics and social capital.
- Proximal factors exhibit a stronger influence on child social development compared to distal factors from the macrosystem.
- Evidence suggests varying developmental outcomes based on child gender in interactions with the environment.
Individual Characteristics
- Importance of cognitive skills, age, social skills, temperament, personality, values, beliefs, physical health, and prior experiences in understanding child development.
Family Context in Indigenous Peoples
- Family concepts extend beyond biological connections to include kinship and community support.
- Factors promoting family functioning include living in extended family households, cultural cohesion, and high engagement in cultural practices.
Application of the Bioecological Model
- Emphasizes the necessity of understanding multiple environmental layers affecting children's development and intervention strategies.
- Recognizing children as active participants in their environments challenges oversimplification of the impact of parenting and external factors on development.
Ethical Considerations in Research Involving Children
- Involving children in research must respect their capacity to consent, necessitating parental/legal consent and child assent.
- Careful consideration of ethical guidelines and confidentiality is essential to ensure the safety and support of child participants.
Resources for Support
- Emerging Minds: Focuses on training and resources for supporting children’s mental health.
- Commission for Children and Young People: Offers guidelines on child safety and special needs considerations.
- Australian Human Rights Commission: Information on children’s rights and protections.
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