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Systems Theory
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Systems Theory
According to Bronfenbrenner, the environment may be broken down into several distinct
systems. The microsystem, exosystem, and macrosystem are a few examples of these divisions.
Microsystem and macrosystem are the two systems I've chosen. The term "microsystem" refers
to the environment in which a person grows up, most of their immediate surroundings (Caws,
2015). When it comes to making a full environment, it comprises the individual's close family
and friends, the neighborhood where they live and attend school, and their employment (Borrell-
Carrie et al., 2004). Every system inside the macrosystem is a part of the culture being developed
by the person. Socioeconomic position, poverty, local communities, politics, traditions, and ways
of life all fall under the broad category of "culture," which is not exclusive to either developing
or developed nations. How people are treated and how they connect depends on their culture in
every context (Bronfenbrenner, 1979). My work reflects the micro- and macro-system aspects of
my working life. My interactions with colleagues and the choices I must make indicate how life's
linkages continue to influence other systems or levels of society. In my professional and graduate
school careers, the individuals I encounter on a daily basis have an influence on my personal and
professional life. Since I am a product of society, I am unable to influence the events that take
place around me. All I can do is tweak some aspects of my approach to each scenario in order to
get the most out of it. They must be long-lasting and take place in the local surroundings to
produce processes that have a substantial impact on the development of human beings.
References
Borrell-Carrie, F., Suchman, A. L., & Epstein, R. M. (2004). The biopsychosocial model 25
years later: Principles, practice, and scientific inquiry.:Annals of Family Medicine, 2(6),
576–582.
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Bronfenbrenner, U., (1979).The Ecology of Human Development: Experiments by Nature and
Design. New York: Harvard University Press.
Caws, P. (2015). General systems theory: Its past and potential. Systems Research & Behavioral
Science, 32(5), 514–521. doi:10.1002/sres.2353
