Ecological Model

Question 1

what is it

Answer 1

it’s a framework that highlights how individual behavior is shaped by interactions within their environment across multiple levels.

Question 2

What are the layers of the model

Answer 2

Policy
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Institutional

Question 3

Policy?

Answer 3

Reflects broader societal regulations, laws, and norms that create environments enabling or restricting behavior.

Question 4

Institutional?

Answer 4

Represents organisations such as schools, workplaces, or religious groups that shape behavior through policies, culture, and practices.

Question 5

Interpersonal?

Answer 5

Emphasises social relationships and networks, including family, friends, and peers that influence behaviours and development.

Question 6

Intrapersonal?

Answer 6

Focuses on individual factors, including personal attributes like knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, skills, and experiences.

Question 7

example to promote healthy - Intrapersonal?

Answer 7

Educate individuals about the benefits of healthy eating

Question 8

example to promote healthy - interpersonal ?

Answer 8

Leverage social relationships to promote behavior change. social gatherings

Question 9

example to promote healthy - institutional

Answer 9

Create supportive environments within organizations

Question 10

example to promote healthy - policy

Answer 10

Use regulations and societal norms to encourage healthy eating