Bronfenbrenners Ecological Theory Jessica HaYeong Jang Student no

Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory Jessica (Ha-Yeong) Jang Student no. S 00085332

Details of Avatar • • • Name: Jordan Age: 17 (Year 12 student at a local public high school, co-ed) Personality/personal characteristics: energetic, independent, hardworking, polite, laid-back, shy, sensitive/easily moved. Although Jordan was not the most academic student, he was sporty and had a large social network. Background: Maori (New Zealand Native) Religion: Protestant (irregularly goes to church) Future education plans: Jordan decided not to further his education Address/Suburb: Burwood SES: Working class Employment: Gloria Jeans in Burwood Westfield (been almost 4 years) • • • Appearance: - height: 185 cm - body: toned/medium build & tanned skin colour - hair & eye: brown Family pattern: Mum, Dad, older brother & 2 younger sisters Family history: all members of his family were born in NZ, and moved to Australia when Jordan was in year 8 (13 years old) Family details (Jordan’s parents): - Jordan’s mum is 6 years older than Jordan's dad. - Jordan’s mum and dad are not legally married but they are a De facto couple. Friends: many different nationalities. More female friends than male friends.

Making Comparisons Avatar: Jordan Statistical Average • Background: Maori (New Zealand Native) • Education: Year 12 student at a local public high school • Employment: Gloria Jeans in Burwood Westfield (spending money) • Family pattern: Mum, Dad, older brother & 2 younger sisters • Family history: all members of his family were born in NZ, and moved to Australia when Jordan was in year 8 (13 years old) • Family details (Jordan’s parents): Jordan’s mum and dad are not legally married but they are a De facto couple. • 9. 62% of total overseas-born are from New Zealand (2006) this being 2. 31% of the total Australian population • 67% of all students attended a government school. • 46% of boys worked to earn spending money. • In 2001, the average household size was 2. 6 people per household. • 14. 5% of all migrants to Australia, are from New Zealand • 7% of all people 15 years and over were in a de facto relationship in 2006

Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Map v The innermost layer in the adolescent’s development Work mates Friends Parents Microsystem Teachers Neighbours JORDAN Brothers & Sisters

Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Map v The interactions between each individual Microsystems Teachers Relatives Church Parents Work mates JORDAN Neighbours Mesosystem

Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Map v The social settings of the adolescent Neighbourhood School Parent’s employment Church JORDAN Exosystem

Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Map v The outermost layer in the adolescent’s development Australian culture Social expectations Ethnicity Government laws & regulations Australian economy JORDAN Macrosystem

Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Map v Multiple layers influencing the adolescent’s development Microsystem Mesosystem Social expectations Australian culture Exosystem Neighbourhood Macrosystem Ethnicity Relatives Teachers Work mates Teachers Church Friends Neighbours Parents Work mates Church Australian economy Brothers & Sisters Neighbours School Parent’s employment Government laws & regulations JORDAN

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