A psychology of ecology or a psychology of groups?

Key Points

• The article seeks to explore how and why the importance of ecology changes throughout life stages.
• Introduces a novel perspective on ecology and its implications for psychology.
• Critiques existing concepts of ecology in relation to group dynamics and individual development.
• Presents arguments for reevaluating traditional ecological frameworks in psychology.
• Suggests alternative concepts that may better capture the complexity of ecological influences on groups.