Spencer’s Phenomenological Variant of Ecological Systems Theory (PVEST): Charting Its Origin and Impact

Michael Cunningham; Dena Phillips Swanson; Joseph Youngblood; Eleanor K. Seaton; Samantha Francois; Christopher Ashford

doi:10.1037/amp0001051

Spencer’s Phenomenological Variant of Ecological Systems Theory (PVEST): Charting Its Origin and Impact

Michael Cunningham, Dena Phillips Swanson, Joseph Youngblood, Eleanor K. Seaton, Samantha Francois, Christopher Ashford

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This article examines the origin and scholarly impact of Dr. Margaret Beale Spencer’s phenomenological variant of ecological systems theory (PVEST). We expound on her early foundational work replicating the Clark and Clark (1950) doll study and research during the period of “Atlanta’s missing and murdered children.” As a conceptual template, we anchor the theoretical contribution as introducing phenomenology and “net vulnerability” as factors that inform “emerging identities.” Highlighted research focuses on synergistic themes associated with identity intersectionality, pubertal development, and education as a context for net vulnerability. We end with suggestions for future directions for PVEST.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	524-534
Number of pages	11
Journal	American Psychologist
Volume	78
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0001051
State	Published - 2023
Externally published	Yes

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developmental science
emerging identity
net vulnerability
PVEST

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