In this Assignment, you evaluate alignment within a research study. As you read the Cho, Hong, and Logan article, notice how the authors attempt to align the various factors correlated with the phenomena of stalking to the different levels identified in ecological theory.
Cho, H., Hong, J. S., & Logan, T. K. (2012). An ecological understanding of the risk factors associated with stalking behavior: Implications for social work practice.Links to an external site. Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work, 27(4), 381–390. doi:10.1177/0886109912464474
a 2-page paper that addresses the following:
In 2–3 sentences, summarize the assumptions of ecological theory.
Using the Cho et al. article, focus on the author’s analysis of the factors (variables) identified for each of the four levels (individual, interpersonal, societal, and cultural). Explain the extent to which the factors or variables identified for each of the levels align with ecological theory.
In 2–3 sentences, identify one of the social work practice recommendations the authors highlighted. Evaluate the extent to which the recommendation is aligned with the assumptions of ecological theory.
Now, transitioning to your potential doctoral capstone topic, identify your topic in one sentence. Mentoring young people who come from disfunction homes
In 2–3 sentences, explain how ecological theory would conceptualize your topic.
Identify one potential factor or variable for each of the system levels (micro-, meso-, exo-, macro-, and chrono-) of ecological theory as it applies to your topic. Use literature to ground your claims for each factor or variable for each of the systems levels.
Describe how findings from your study could influence social change at the different system levels of ecological theory.
Be sure to:
Use literature to support your claims.
Use APA formatting and style, including double-spacing.
