Technologizing Bronfenbrenner: Neo-ecological Theory

• Published in: Current psychology (New Brunswick, N.J.) Vol. 42; no. 22; pp. 19338 - 19354
• Main Authors: Navarro, Jessica L., Tudge, Jonathan R. H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01.08.2023; Springer; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Behavioral Science and Psychology; Beliefs, opinions and attitudes; Bronfenbrenner, Urie; Child development; Children & youth; Digital technology; Environmental aspects; Families & family life; Innovations; Interviews; Psychologists; Psychology; Social networks; Social Sciences; System theory; Technology and civilization; Teenagers; Text messaging; Web 2.0; United States; adolescent development; technology; Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological theory; neo-ecological theory

We propose an adaptation of Urie Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological theory, neo-ecological theory . As bioecological theory was developed in the 20 th century, it requires significant modifications to reflect some of the most ubiquitous contexts in which adolescents learn, play, and grow—the technologic...