Cumming and Henry Flashcards
1
Q
What was the title of their theory?
A
Social disengagement theory
2
Q
What did their theory explain?
A
a way of explaining behaviour and development in old age
3
Q
what changes in behaviour happen with old age?
A
the older an individual the more likely that they will become more withdrawn from social engagement.
4
Q
What are some reasons that disengagement could happen?
A
ill health
retirement
death/illness of partners
etc…
5
Q
What are the criticisms of the theory?
A
low statistical evidence
majority of the elderly would remain socially active and would become more involved with family as they are aging.
