Factors influencing John's behaviour

Lack extrinsic motivation from family

unmotivated in doing schoolwork

teacher is unconcerned and only addresses the surface of the problems

not supported by teacher or peers

feels unwanted, helpless and frustated

lack of self-control

negative experience at home, punished by his stepfather

unafraid of authority (walking towards principal's office)

Physically and verbally abusing peers during recess

negative relationship with parents, peers and teachers

neglectful

doesn't feel loved by parents

rejections from friends and peers

microsystem- unsupportive parents and teacher, negative relationship with peers.

chronosystem - parents divorce when he was young, led to him feeling unwanted.

mesosystem- no parent and teacher relationship to discuss/access/evaluate on John's problems.

Conflict with family,in school or community could factor his development

helpless and powerless in carrying out the task

teacher did not provide any support but just lament of his lack of effort