The Social Ecological Model (SEM) is not a theory; however, it is a perspective that allows public health professionals to recognize the dynamic interplay between many levels of influence that affect health behavior: intrapersonal, interpersonal, institutional, community, and societal.

 For this week’s Discussion, consider the program goals, objectives, and interventions you proposed in your Unit 8 Assignment.  Explain which levels of influence were addressed by your interventions; then, identify which levels of influence were not addresses and discuss how you could address the remaining levels of influence for greater intervention effectiveness.