C2 - Psychological changes of ageing Flashcards
1
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Why may confidence and self esteem increase with older age?
A
- Life is more settled
- Reached a certain level in a job
- Have own house and family
2
Q
Why may confidence and self esteem decrease with older age?
A
- Physical effects of ageing may make daily tasks difficult or impossible
- May feel less worthy after retiring
- May have financial difficulties
3
Q
What can grief and bereavement can result in?
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- Change of status resulting in anxiety and depression
4
Q
What can the death of friends cause?
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- Loss of social support networks
- Lead to a sense of isolation
- Brings a sense of a their mortality
5
Q
What financially can cause stress for older people?
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- Only having a state pension
- Renting
- Household bills
5
Q
What financially can cause stress for older people?
A
- Only having a state pension
- Renting
- Household bills
6
Q
Who proposed social disengagement theory?
A
Cummings and Henry
7
Q
When was social disengagement theory proposed ?
A
1961
8
Q
What did social disengagement theory propose?
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- Older people naturally withdraw from social involvement as they get older
- Illhealth, retirement ill health of friends and family can limit social interaction
9
Q
What did social disengagement theory conclude?
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- Older people have restricted opportunities to interact with others
- It is a natural part of ageing to withdraw
10
Q
What are criticisms of social disengagement theory?
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- Little evidence to support it, many older people remain socially active and involved
11
Q
Who proposed activity theory?
A
Robert Havinghurst
12
Q
What is Havinghursts assumption?
A
Social and psychological needs of older people remain the same
13
Q
What is activity theory?
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- People remain active as they get older
- When people remain physically and socially active, overall health and well-being is increased
