Understand and Measuring Social Contexts of Development

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Examines the interplay between social systems & individual functioning & well-being through the study of theoretical & measurement issues in the study of human environments. Provide an overview of different conceptualizations of the environment proposed by ecological theorists such an Bronfenbrenner, Barker, Lewin, & Moos & covers conceptual/analytic issues such as levels of analysis & utilization of various world views & perspectives.