Lab 1: The Ecological Model

Name(s):

Ecological Model Worksheet (35 points)

A. Brief Description of Behavior (5 points):

(Provide a brief background/contextual description of the issue presented, especially the location, population(s) concerned and why the particular behavior is important in that context.) At least two cited references are required that are context specific.

B. Analysis of the Issue (5 points per level = 25)

LEVEL	Health Behavior Issue: …
Intrapersonal: Issues of personal characteristics, beliefs, knowledge, attitudes, etc.
Interpersonal: Influence of social networks including families, friends, peers
Institutional, Organizational: Roles of service providers, agencies, social institutions, etc.
Community: Norms, structure, politics, economic status
Policy: Impact of laws, regulations, policies, decision makers, etc.

C. Conclusions (5 points):

[State priority level(s) for intervention; give rationale/justification; suggest actions at that level(s).]

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SBF Lab 1