Prior to beginning work on this discussion read Hill (2013) “Partnering with a Purpose: Psychologists as Advocates in Organizations,” Cohen, Lee, & McIlwraith (2012) “The Psychology of Advocacy

The Ecological Model Announcement

Prior to beginning work on this discussion read Hill (2013) “Partnering with a Purpose: Psychologists as Advocates in Organizations,” Cohen, Lee, & McIlwraith (2012) “The Psychology of Advocacy 1

Microsystem
Aspects of a persons direct experience, such as individual relationships, i.e., parents, spouses, friends, teachers, minister, etc.

Mesosystem
Groups, such as school, church, workplace, etc.

Exosystem
Mesosystem entities that indirectly impact a person's microsystem: industry, media, politics

Macrosystem
Societal structures, including government, legislature, cultural norms and values.