Reflection on the ecological systems theory of Urie Bronfenbrenner

Running head: PSYCHOLOGY
Topic: PSYCHOLOGY
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1PSYCHOLOGY
The ecological systems theory developed by Urie Bronfenbrenner critically explained
the fact that the external environment of a child positively helps in the upbringing of the child
(Ashiabi, Godwin and Keri). The theory has mentioned that a child deals with four different
environment that include the microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem and the macrosystem
(Rosa, Edinete and Jonathan). In this reflective journal, I am going to connect my childhood
to the theory and describe my experiences across each level of the environment.
Microsystem: This system can be defined as the immediate environment where the
child is exposed to after birth and includes, the family as well as the school environment of
the child. In this regard, I would like to mention that my childhood had not really been a
happy one. My family comprises of my mom, dad and my little brother. My brother is 2 years
younger to me. As a child, I remember my parents did not really like me and they shared a
strenuous relationship with them. I was screamed at and reprimanded for every little mistake
committed by me. I went to a play school that was located within the neighbourhood and I
was an introvert kid who preferred to sit alone in one corner of the class. However, my
teacher made me sit next to Mathew, who was extremely talkative and that is how I got my
first friends. My class mates were friendly and I absolutely loved my school. Our teacher,
Miss Nichole was vibrant and would tell us stories in class and would make us play games.
Mathew was very jovial and had many friends and at lunch break we would all play together
and sing songs. Sometimes, Miss Nichole would read us the Jungle Book and every Friday
she would make us watch a Disney Movie. However, on returning home the scenario was just
the opposite. My parents were always arguing and blaming each other. I did not like it and
would often cry myself to sleep.
Mesosystem: This system can be defined as the close interaction between the different
environment systems in order to positively contribute towards the upbringing of the child.
Well, this would be time when my little brother was born and my mother would often be busy