Ecological Systems Theory: Using Spheres of Influence to Support Small-unit Climate and Training

AbstractCancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and is expected to remain a public health concern for years to come. Within Latin America, Uruguay has the highest colorectal cancer rates. Heeding past calls to action, in this article we provide a critical assessment of colorectal cancer needs and opportunities in Uruguay with a focus on developing a roadmap for future action. First, we provide an overview of risk factors, screening procedures and guidelines, and screening rates. Next, we provide an overview of psychosocial factors that influence colorectal cancer screening, with the goal of providing guidance for future behavioral health promotion initiatives in Uruguay. In this effort, we present four conceptual models that may be used for interventions: the ecological systems theory, informed decision-making, the health beliefs model, and the health literacy model. Subsequently, we propose using an integrated model based on the ecological systems theory and health literacy model to develop national, local, and community-based interventions to increase screening rates and lower the colorectal cancer burden in Uruguay. We close the paper with a summary and implications section, including recommendations for future research programs focused on the assessment of factors that influence screening.

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Challenging Taken-for-Granted Ideas in Early Childhood Education: A Critique of Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory in the Age of Post-humanism

Research Handbook on Childhoodnature - Springer International Handbooks of Education ◽

10.1007/978-3-319-67286-1_60 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1119-1154

Author(s):

Sue Elliott ◽

Julie M. Davis

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Early Childhood Education ◽

Systems Theory ◽

Ecological Systems ◽

Ecological Systems Theory ◽

Childhood Education ◽

Post Humanism

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Successful Employees With Disabilities Through the Lens of Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory: A Case Study at Sephora

Journal of Business Diversity ◽

10.33423/jbd.v20i5.3924 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (5) ◽

Keyword(s):

Systems Theory ◽

Ecological Systems ◽

Ecological Systems Theory ◽

Employees With Disabilities

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COVID-19, Remote Teaching, and the School Ecosystem: a Delicate Relationship

Professional Discourse & Communication ◽

10.24833/2687-0126-2021-3-l-85-91 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 85-91

Author(s):

A. Hedlund

Keyword(s):

Systems Theory ◽

Current Situation ◽

Ecological Systems ◽

Ecological Systems Theory

The paper explores the current situation with remote teaching in schools in Brazil from the perspective of ecological systems theory and school ecosystem. The situation is analysed from the viewpoints of the main stakeholders: children, parents, teachers and school managers. The author describes typical questions that the stakeholders raise in Brazil and offers answers. Advice is also offered on what can be done by the stakeholders to keep the ecosystem balanced.

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