A systems perspective of child development and parenting with an emphasis on the ecological approach. Course will include the study of family processes, parenting philosophies, styles, and techniques. Assigned field experiences.
Based on Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, this article proposes a theoretical model that examines maternal child care selection under the influence of a range of environmental context variables (including neighborhood and state policy factors), family characteristics, and child factors.
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