Late Adulthood Flashcards
1
Q
ego integrity vs. despair
A
older adults must achieve a sense of life satisfaction
2
Q
activity theory
A
idea that older adults should remain as active as possible (for as long as possible)
3
Q
disengagement theory
A
adults should scale down their social lives and separate themselves from others to a certain degree
4
Q
religious coping
A
turning to religious beliefs for support in times of difficulty
5
Q
compensatory (kinship) migration
A
moving to a location near family/friends when an elder requires frequent help
6
Q
institutional migration
A
moving to an institution (nursing home) for elderly care
