Urie Bronfenbrenner Research Paper
Introduction
Urie Bronfenbrenner’s ecology of development refers to the environmental settings which the person is experiencing, or is linked to directly or indirectly, an interconnection between the microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem and macrosystem in the context of the children, their families, peers, cultures and communities (Smith, Cowie, & Blades, 2003). In view of that, the impact affecting children and their families from any changing trends and issues are also interconnected. As family is the basic primary social group of the child in providing security; care, food and shelter and guides the individual’s early socialization, therefore the well-being of children changes as the formation of family changes and vise versa (Earle & Fopp, …show more content…
The cultural differences in societal attitudes towards children with disabilities may impact the beliefs, attitudes and values on those affected (Bowes, 2004). Some parents may be isolated socially from their previous social networks and the withdrawal is either intentional due to embarrassment or they may be too pre-occupied in providing care for their disabled children. Not forgetting, some parents demarcate their social boundaries due to societal discrimination towards their disabled children. As a consequence, these changing needs may strain the relationship between the parents and the extended families, relatives, friends and neighbors. However, on a positive note; it can also be enriching and supportive as they are rich potential sources of support and learning to the family (Miezio, …show more content…
(n.d.). Jobstreet.com. Retrieved September 30, 2006, from http://jobs4disabled.jobstreet.com/laws.htm
Earle, L., & Fopp, R. (1999). Introduction to Australian society: A sociological overview. (3rd ed.). Harcourt: Australia.
Hines, R. A. (2001, December). Inclusion in middle schools. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 459000).
Khor, H. T. (2002, March). E-enabling Persons with Disabilities: Employment of persons with disabilities in Malaysia. Jobstreet.com. Retrieved September 23, 2006, from http://jobs4disabled.jobstreet.com/resources1.htm
Kirk, S. A., Gallagher, J. J., & Anastasiow, N. J. (2003). Educating exceptional children. (10th ed.). Houghton Mifflin: New York.
Lim, A. (n.d.). Getting to the core of special needs. The Star Online. Retrieved September 28, 2006, from http://202.186.86.35/special/online/disabled/familyforum.html
Md. Rahid. Ismail. (2003, June). Country Paper: Malaysia. Worldenable. Retrieved September 10, 2006, from http://www.worldenable.net/bangkok2003/papermalaysia.htm
Miezio, P. M. (1983). Parenting children with disabilities. Marcel Dekker: New York.
Pang, H. Y. (2004, March 4). Changing rules for the disabled. Autistic Society. Retrieved September 17, 2006, from
Urie Bronfenbrenner’s ecology of development refers to the environmental settings which the person is experiencing, or is linked to directly or indirectly, an interconnection between the microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem and macrosystem in the context of the children, their families, peers, cultures and communities (Smith, Cowie, & Blades, 2003). In view of that, the impact affecting children and their families from any changing trends and issues are also interconnected. As family is the basic primary social group of the child in providing security; care, food and shelter and guides the individual’s early socialization, therefore the well-being of children changes as the formation of family changes and vise versa (Earle & Fopp, …show more content…
The cultural differences in societal attitudes towards children with disabilities may impact the beliefs, attitudes and values on those affected (Bowes, 2004). Some parents may be isolated socially from their previous social networks and the withdrawal is either intentional due to embarrassment or they may be too pre-occupied in providing care for their disabled children. Not forgetting, some parents demarcate their social boundaries due to societal discrimination towards their disabled children. As a consequence, these changing needs may strain the relationship between the parents and the extended families, relatives, friends and neighbors. However, on a positive note; it can also be enriching and supportive as they are rich potential sources of support and learning to the family (Miezio, …show more content…
(n.d.). Jobstreet.com. Retrieved September 30, 2006, from http://jobs4disabled.jobstreet.com/laws.htm
Earle, L., & Fopp, R. (1999). Introduction to Australian society: A sociological overview. (3rd ed.). Harcourt: Australia.
Hines, R. A. (2001, December). Inclusion in middle schools. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 459000).
Khor, H. T. (2002, March). E-enabling Persons with Disabilities: Employment of persons with disabilities in Malaysia. Jobstreet.com. Retrieved September 23, 2006, from http://jobs4disabled.jobstreet.com/resources1.htm
Kirk, S. A., Gallagher, J. J., & Anastasiow, N. J. (2003). Educating exceptional children. (10th ed.). Houghton Mifflin: New York.
Lim, A. (n.d.). Getting to the core of special needs. The Star Online. Retrieved September 28, 2006, from http://202.186.86.35/special/online/disabled/familyforum.html
Md. Rahid. Ismail. (2003, June). Country Paper: Malaysia. Worldenable. Retrieved September 10, 2006, from http://www.worldenable.net/bangkok2003/papermalaysia.htm
Miezio, P. M. (1983). Parenting children with disabilities. Marcel Dekker: New York.
Pang, H. Y. (2004, March 4). Changing rules for the disabled. Autistic Society. Retrieved September 17, 2006, from