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Web of relationships/Social ecological perspective
- It could be argued, that people
are surrounded by a web of
relationships. In order to deepen
our understanding of the lives of
children, young people and
families it can be useful to break
down these sometimes complex
relationships
- The social ecological model can be
used by practitioners to critically
assess the different layers of
relationships, by focusing on how
they interact and affect the lives of
children and young people.
- Once these layers are simplified
practitioners are able to identify problems,
therefore, enabling them to develop
solutions
- LG 3 - illustrates the web of
relationships using Russian dolls,
showing the child in the centre,
surrounded by layers, consisting of
their family, community and society
- The original social ecological model by
Bronfenbrenner 1979 illustrated there
could also be many environmental
factors, which interrelate, impacting the
lives of children and young people
- These factors could affect the parent's
ability to raise and support their children
such as problems with; relationships,
employment, childcare, safety and welfare
services. Much like Russian dolls,
Bronfenbrenner's model put the child in the
centre nested around these other
environments.
- This model has been adapted for many
different issues and problems
surrounding children and families. For
example, in the “Working with parents;
strengthening the family” clip
- A social ecological model was used to
highlight the issues surrounding one
family. The clip illustrated how there
were many different social and financial
pressures that affected the parent's
ability to raise their children. Such as;
poverty, lack of social support and
broken relationships.
- With the aid of social ecological models to
identify problems, the Government aims to
improve the lives of children and young people
through developing new practises.
- Bronfenbrenner, believes that although
the social ecological model identifies
there are layers of interactions affecting
the lives of children and young people, it
is important to consider which layers are
most influential
- Bronfenbrenner, argues that although some of
the outer layers can seem to be very influential
such as the family, there are also broader social
influences, which could have a significant effect
on the lives of children and young people.
- Bronfenbrenner, believes that although
the social ecological model identifies
there are layers of interactions affecting
the lives of children and young people, it
is important to consider which layers are
most influential
- With the aid of social ecological models to
identify problems, the Government aims to
improve the lives of children and young people
through developing new practises.
- A social ecological model was used to
highlight the issues surrounding one
family. The clip illustrated how there
were many different social and financial
pressures that affected the parent's
ability to raise their children. Such as;
poverty, lack of social support and
broken relationships.
- This model has been adapted for many
different issues and problems
surrounding children and families. For
example, in the “Working with parents;
strengthening the family” clip
- These factors could affect the parent's
ability to raise and support their children
such as problems with; relationships,
employment, childcare, safety and welfare
services. Much like Russian dolls,
Bronfenbrenner's model put the child in the
centre nested around these other
environments.
- LG 3 - illustrates the web of
relationships using Russian dolls,
showing the child in the centre,
surrounded by layers, consisting of
their family, community and society
- Once these layers are simplified
practitioners are able to identify problems,
therefore, enabling them to develop
solutions
- The social ecological model can be
used by practitioners to critically
assess the different layers of
relationships, by focusing on how
they interact and affect the lives of
children and young people.
- The social ecological perspective has been widely
used in Government frameworks, for example;
Getting it Right for Every Child. Which emphasises,
that children must always be kept in the centre of all
planning and practice
- Rixon (2011) argues, that although governments
can use the social ecological model to propose
new framework of practice, it not does actually
define what is considered beneficial or detrimental
for children
- For example, Rixon (2011) aruges, that
within the ecological framework, poverty
should be recognised as one key external
influence. Not only, at an individual level,
but practitioners should also consider the
wider influences surrounding the child
such as their family, community and
society.
- Practitioners need to understand that poverty on an
individual level is not just a direct result of the
individual's misfortunes. There can be many external
factors and complexities which have a negative
influence on the child's wellbeing
- Rixon (2011) argues that understanding a child's
economic status does not solely include looking at the
lack of income for their family. Practitioners should
also take into account other measures of deprivation,
for example; the lack of resources such as, their own
bedroom
- Rixon (2011) argues that understanding a child's
economic status does not solely include looking at the
lack of income for their family. Practitioners should
also take into account other measures of deprivation,
for example; the lack of resources such as, their own
bedroom
- Practitioners need to understand that poverty on an
individual level is not just a direct result of the
individual's misfortunes. There can be many external
factors and complexities which have a negative
influence on the child's wellbeing
- For example, Rixon (2011) aruges, that
within the ecological framework, poverty
should be recognised as one key external
influence. Not only, at an individual level,
but practitioners should also consider the
wider influences surrounding the child
such as their family, community and
society.
- Rixon (2011) argues, that although governments
can use the social ecological model to propose
new framework of practice, it not does actually
define what is considered beneficial or detrimental
for children
- At a community level, poverty seems to have a greater
effect on black and minority ethnic groups. Rixon (2011)
mentions, overall they contribute to twenty-five percent of
all children classed as living in poverty
- it could be argued; that poverty is not just directly
linked to income but should also be measured by
seeing where families “fit” within their community.
It is important for practitioners dealing with
families from minority groups to make them feel
included in society
- For example, by bringing families together who face similar
difficulties. Gill and Jack (2007, as cited in Rixon, 2011)
described how they worked on a predominately white estate
to bring together ethnic minority groups, thus supporting
their needs as a community.
- Rixon (2011) argues, poverty and the impact
of negative inequality affects all members of
society, not just the disadvantaged.
Inequality can have many consequences
such as; health and education issues, drug
and alcohol abuse and even violence
- Rixon (2011) argues, poverty and the impact
of negative inequality affects all members of
society, not just the disadvantaged.
Inequality can have many consequences
such as; health and education issues, drug
and alcohol abuse and even violence
- For example, by bringing families together who face similar
difficulties. Gill and Jack (2007, as cited in Rixon, 2011)
described how they worked on a predominately white estate
to bring together ethnic minority groups, thus supporting
their needs as a community.
- it could be argued; that poverty is not just directly
linked to income but should also be measured by
seeing where families “fit” within their community.
It is important for practitioners dealing with
families from minority groups to make them feel
included in society
- Practitioners need to use the ecological
perspective to identify connections between
the different factors affecting the lives of
children and young people. Gill and Jack
(2007, as cited in Rixon, 2011) believe
practitioners should consider working with
other platforms such as, politicians, and the
media to discuss issues like poverty
- Sharing understanding, and making people
aware is the first step to developing solutions.
Once the issues surrounding poverty are raised
at a national level, strategies and framework
can be developed to help families and the
community they live in. As expressed by The
HM Treasury (2008, in Rixon, 2011, p.23) we
will only end poverty by “making it everybody's
business.”
- In conclusion, it is evident the social ecological model
can be a very useful tool to help practitioner's break
down and understand the sometimes complex
relationships surrounding children and families. Once
these webs of relationships are understood and
simplified, practitioners can begin to assess any
additional external factors, which may also impact their
wellbeing, such as poverty.
- However, it could be
argued that the social
ecological model is only
a guideline for good
practice. Therefore,
practitioners should
discuss the needs of the
child, or family and adjust
the model accordingly, to
ensure they are
promoting wellbeing.
- However, it could be
argued that the social
ecological model is only
a guideline for good
practice. Therefore,
practitioners should
discuss the needs of the
child, or family and adjust
the model accordingly, to
ensure they are
promoting wellbeing.
- In conclusion, it is evident the social ecological model
can be a very useful tool to help practitioner's break
down and understand the sometimes complex
relationships surrounding children and families. Once
these webs of relationships are understood and
simplified, practitioners can begin to assess any
additional external factors, which may also impact their
wellbeing, such as poverty.
- Sharing understanding, and making people
aware is the first step to developing solutions.
Once the issues surrounding poverty are raised
at a national level, strategies and framework
can be developed to help families and the
community they live in. As expressed by The
HM Treasury (2008, in Rixon, 2011, p.23) we
will only end poverty by “making it everybody's
business.”
- Although ecological models are very effective tools, they can be lacking in certain
aspects. For example, practitioners sometimes offset responsibility because the model
contains elements, which do not fit within their job role.
- The model only offers guidance for
practice, without giving specific do's and
dont's, this vagueness means it is open for
interpretation by the practitioners.
Furthermore, using ecological models does
not always consider the needs of the
individual practitioner
- Each practitioner will have a different approach,
depending on other factors they need to consider. For
instance, balancing cases, knowledge limitations and
conflicting priorities. This illustrates how practitioners are
also constrained by their own “nested” social ecologies
(Rixon, (2011)
- In addition, although ecological models maybe good
for representing the web of relationships that surround
children, it does not always consider any other
weighting factors.
- For example; although a child is raised
in poverty, they may still achieve well
academically with the help of other
factors such as good parenting or
support in school. Conditions like this will
vary for each child, so the “generic”
model needs to be adapted to make sure
their individual needs are met.
- For example; although a child is raised
in poverty, they may still achieve well
academically with the help of other
factors such as good parenting or
support in school. Conditions like this will
vary for each child, so the “generic”
model needs to be adapted to make sure
their individual needs are met.
- In addition, although ecological models maybe good
for representing the web of relationships that surround
children, it does not always consider any other
weighting factors.
- Each practitioner will have a different approach,
depending on other factors they need to consider. For
instance, balancing cases, knowledge limitations and
conflicting priorities. This illustrates how practitioners are
also constrained by their own “nested” social ecologies
(Rixon, (2011)
- The model only offers guidance for
practice, without giving specific do's and
dont's, this vagueness means it is open for
interpretation by the practitioners.
Furthermore, using ecological models does
not always consider the needs of the
individual practitioner
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