Being born and raised in the United States has had a major influence on my development even if I have not always noticed it. My family does not have it all but I definitely have had and will have better opportunities than those living in third-world countries. I am used to having freedom and the right to an education. This makes me so lucky because being a woman I know that other women in other countries are not always allowed to learn and do whatever makes them happy. Keeping this in mind, I believe that living in the United States has made me grow into someone who is very grateful for every opportunity I encounter. Another important macrosystem is the socioeconomic status of my family. I am the oldest of five girls so I was not spoiled. Our family would be considered middle class. We have enough money where we can splurge on vacations occasionally but we cannot always get what we want. I had to get a job as soon as I turned fifteen so right away I had to become a responsible and reliant person. Being a hard worker is a value that has been passed on throughout my family just because everyone has had to work hard to live a comfortable lifestyle. I know I have had a really good life compared to others so I never take anything for granted. I have never been forced to take care of my siblings but naturally I have developed being a motherly figure …show more content…
My work place will become a part of my microsystem. Since the Ecological Systems Theory helps us understand why we behave in our different environments, I know I will definitely act different at my job than I would at home with family. I can also use this theory to help decipher why a patient might be acting the way they are. Depending on their environment and how they were raised, I can try different approaches I might not have even thought of before just because I will have a better understanding of the patient’s different systems. For instance, if a little boy comes in with bruises all over his body and in ragged dirty clothes, I can start to get an understanding of his microsystem and macrosystem. First, his microsystem would include his immediate family like his parents. I can guess that the child may be abused and does not come from a healthy living situation. The child could be neglected physically and emotionally which is way he is not very responsive. Next, I notice the child has on clothes that are too small and dirty. I can assume that he comes from a poor family which would fit under his macrosystem. This could make him feel self-conscious and like he cannot receive any help. With just these few facts I gathered I know that I will have to approach him and care for him in a different way than I would for a little boy who came from a wealthy family. I would have to