Social Ecology And Its Effects On Human Development

Abstract Social ecology is defined as the relationship of human beings to their environment. The social ecological approach analyzes the social, behavioral, and physical characteristics that influence community crime rates. This approach was developed in the early 1900s. Social scientists, Robert E. Park and Ernest W. Burgess, of the University of Chicago, developed this ecological analysis. This paper provides an overview of the studies and findings conducted by Robert E. Park and Ernest W. Burgess and their doctoral students. These studies are based on the analyzation of the everyday lives, communities, and symbolic interactions of Chicago neighborhoods. This paper will discuss ways in which social ecology correlates with crime. The different social ecological theories including social disorganization and deviant places will also be discussed. Introduction The study of the social and behavioral consequences of the interaction between humans and their environment can be described as [social ecology]1. The social ecological approach explores the effects of exposure to different environments and its influences on human development and action. Studies were conducted in order to provide explanations to certain aspects of this approach. Many sociologists became interested in the research finding of the studies, and decided to conduct their own in depth research around their area of interest. This ecological approach gave way to many different ecological theories. TheseShow MoreRelatedThe Church And Its Impact On The Environment1509 Words   |  7 PagesChurch teachings and their approach to ecology. Ecology according to the Church The well-being of the environment has always been considered important by the Catholic Church to varying degrees in the past, and this is reflected in the Catholic Social Teachings. 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