Human ecology theory

Masters in Criminal Justice System

1. Human ecology theory Reported by: Janette S. Sarmiento

2. Human Ecology Theory Human ecology theory concentrates on the interaction and interdependence of human as biological and social entities. Human ecology theory is a way of looking at the interactions of humans with their environments and considering this relationship as a system.

3. The Origin of Human Ecological Theory Greek root oikos meaning “Home” Home economics now often called human ecology

4. Basic Premises Families interact with their environment to form an ecosystem Families carry out the following for the good of itself as well as the good of society: Biological sustenance Economic maintenance Psychosocial and nurturance functions

5. Basic Premises All peoples of the world are interdependent on the resources of the earth: there is a balance between: Cooperation and integration in the ecosystem. With demands of the individual for autonomy and freedom.

6. Assumptions Families and the environment are interdependent. Families are part of the total life system, so they are interdependent with other forms of life. Adaptation is a continuing process in families. They can “respond, change, develop, and act on and modify their environment.”

7. Assumptions All parts of the environment are interrelated and influence each other. Families interact with multiple environments. Families require matter-energy.

8. Assumptions Interactions between families and environments are guided by two sets of rules: Physical and biological laws of nature (e.g., laws of thermodynamics). Human-derived rules (e.g., social norms).

9. Assumptions Environments do not determine human behaviour but pose limitations and constraints as well as possibilities and opportunities for families. Decision making is the central control process in families that directs actions for attaining individual and family goals.

10. Underlying Values Survival: maintenance and sustainability are important features of life “Four great virtues that contribute to the ultimate good”. Economic adequacy Justice Freedom Peacefulness

11. Underlying Values Other virtues that can contribute to the quality of life: Health Education and learning Loving and nurturing relationships Productive work and work environments, Experiences and symbolic system that sustain meaning and a sense of community Beauty Trustworthiness

12. Underlying Values Scholars and practitioners, acting on these values, are expected to attend to the problems of groups and subcultures who lack : Power Self-determination Access to resources Human should be responsible to other living species and the nonliving environment.

13. Summary of the Main Problems or Questions How do families function and adapt to Assure survival Improvement of quality of life Sustain natural resources How do families allocate and manage resources to meet the needs of individuals and the family as a group?

14. Summary of the Main Problems or Questions How does environment (e.g., meso -, exo -, and macrosystems ) change influence human development? How can families and family professional contribute to the process of positive change? What should be done to enhance the quality of life while conserving the environment?

15. Human Ecological Concepts Human ecosystem Environment Adaptation

16. Family Ecological Concepts Family Needs Values Management Decision Making Human Development Quality of Human Life Quality of the Environment

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