Date: October 6, 2015
The Social-Ecological Model is a theory-based framework for understanding, exploring, and addressing the social determinants of health at many levels. The Social-Ecological Model encourages us to move beyond a focus on individual behavior and toward an understanding of the wide range of factors that influence health outcomes.
Citation: Max, J. L., Sedivy, V., & Garrido, M. (2015). Tip sheet: Increasing our impact by using a social-ecological approach. Washington, DC: Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Family and Youth Services Bureau. 5
