1. By Gina Gudowski LDR 622 Siena Heights University 10/15/14
Human Ecology Theory
By Gina Gudowski
LDR 622
Siena Heights University
10/15/14

2. Origin
History
Background
Human Ecology Theory

3. Human Ecology Theory What is Human Ecology?
What other development theories encompass human ecology?

4. Human Ecology Theory- Characteristics
Individuals versus Environment.
Definition of Development.
Growth in experiences.
PPCT- Bronfenbrenner

5. Chronosystem
Macrosystem
Exosystem
Mesosystem
Microsystem
Individual

6. Human Ecology Theory Strengths Weaknesses
Useful to create interventions
Potential to target college campus’s
Emphasis on experiences
Doesn’t measure outcomes.
Ultimate goal is survival.

7. References
Arnold, K. D., Lu, E. C., & Armstrong, K. J. (2012). The Human Ecology Framework. ASHE Higher Education Report, 38(5),
Winkle-Wagner, R. (2012). Self, College Experiences, and Society: Rethinking the Theoretical Foundations of Student Development Theory. College Student Affairs Journal, 30(2),
Evans, N. (2010). Student development in college: Theory, research, and practice (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.