Urie Bronfenbrenner

Definition

Urie Bronfenbrenner was a renowned developmental psychologist who proposed the ecological systems model. This model focuses on how different environmental factors interact and influence an individual's development throughout their lifespan.

Related terms

Microsystem: The microsystem refers to the immediate environments that directly interact with an individual, such as family, school, and peers.

Mesosystem: The mesosystem involves the connections between various microsystems in an individual's life. For example, how interactions at home may impact experiences at school.

Exosystem: The exosystem includes settings that indirectly affect an individual's development, such as parents' workplaces or community resources.