Activity Theory Flashcards
1
Q
Who developed the theory?
A
Robert Havighurst (1960’s)
2
Q
What kind of person copes best with ageing?
A
people who stay active and maintain social and family relationships
3
Q
What ‘assumption’ was the theory based off of?
A
social and psychological needs of someone remains the same during later adulthood.
4
Q
What was the main claim of the theory?
A
the more active a person is in later adulthood, the more satisfied they will feel with their life
5
Q
What were the criticisms of the theory?
A
overestimates the ability of the elderly to maintain their level of activity.
some older people cannot stay active.
