OCT 17 Flashcards
Disengagement-Theory
Cumming and Henry (1961): Growing Old
-suggests that aging is accompanied by a mutual
w_________l of individuals and society from each other
-disengagement begins with the awareness of ones own
D____h approaching
Disengagement-Theory
Cumming and Henry (1961): Growing Old
-suggests that aging is accompanied by a mutual
withdrawal of individuals and society from each other
-disengagement begins with the awareness of ones own
death approaching
Disengagement-Theory
Cumming and Henry (1961): Growing Old
-disengagement both p_____ological and s____ological
-withdrawal considered natural, universal and
inevitable
Disengagement-Theory
Cumming and Henry (1961): Growing Old
-disengagement both psychological and sociological
-withdrawal considered natural, universal and
inevitable
Activity TheoRY
Cavan et al, 1949; Havighurst & Albrecht, 1953
- proposes that life s__________n decreases with age, but that this can be remedied by engagement in activities
- if activities are constricted in older age, the individual develops a crisis in self-image and feelings of alienation; participation in activities reinforces individual’s self-c________e
Activity TheoRY
Cavan et al, 1949; Havighurst & Albrecht, 1953
- proposes that life satisfaction decreases with age, but that this can be remedied by engagement in activities
- if activities are constricted in older age, the individual develops a crisis in self-image and feelings of alienation; participation in activities reinforces individual’s self-confidence
Activity TheoRY
Cavan et al, 1949; Havighurst & Albrecht, 1953
-activities measured include employment, time with family and friends, social time, time within organizations/associations, shopping, exercising, gardening, tending to the home
-how much activity is measured against how much
activity the individual would like to h__e
Activity TheoRY
Cavan et al, 1949; Havighurst & Albrecht, 1953
-activities measured include employment, time with family and friends, social time, time within organizations/associations, shopping, exercising, gardening, tending to the home
-how much activity is measured against how much
activity the individual would like to have
Continuity Theory
-maintains that people adjust to aging best when they
sustain a continuity with the p__t, as long as the rate of
c_____e is in accordance with personal choices and societal norms
Continuity Theory
-maintains that people adjust to aging best when they
sustain a continuity with the past, as long as the rate of
change is in accordance with personal choices and societal norms
Continuity Theory
-unlike Activity Theory which is a homeostatic or
equilibrium model of well-being, Continuity Theory is an
e_________y model
-e.g., change, or inability to continue to be as active owing to natural aging process, is accepted and dealt with through psychological and sociological strategies
used to adapt throughout life
Continuity Theory
-unlike Activity Theory which is a homeostatic or
equilibrium model of well-being, Continuity Theory is an
evolutionary model
-e.g., change, or inability to continue to be as active owing to natural aging process, is accepted and dealt with through psychological and sociological strategies
used to adapt throughout life
Life Course Perspective
Individuals are seen to move through normative (e.g.,
becoming a grandparent) and non-normative life course
e______s (e.g., an epidemic) on their journey to later life, all
within a given historical period
The process of aging is not only about the individual as he or
she moves across the life course but also about a societal
transition that occurs within a historical, economic, and
social/political context that not only shapes individuals and
cohorts but, in turn, is shaped by the passage of those
cohorts through our society
Life Course Perspective
The process of aging is not only about the individual as he or
she moves across the life course but also about a s_____l
transition that occurs within a historical, economic, and
social/political context that not only shapes individuals and
cohorts but, in turn, is shaped by the passage of those
cohorts through our society
Life Course Perspective
The process of aging is not only about the individual as he or
she moves across the life course but also about a societal
transition that occurs within a historical, economic, and
social/political context that not only shapes individuals and
cohorts but, in turn, is shaped by the passage of those
cohorts through our society
Ageism
6_% of seniors say they have been treated unfairly or differently because of their age
Ageism
63% of seniors say they have been treated unfairly or differently because of their age
Ageism
The three most common forms of age discrimination reported
by Canadian seniors:
-being i______d/ treated as though they are invisible
-being treated like they have nothing to c_______e
- the assumption that they are i___________t
Many report discrimination within the healthcare system
e.g., their concerns are dismissed as ‘normal part of aging
Reveral Report on Ageism (2012).
Ageism
The three most common forms of age discrimination reported
by Canadian seniors:
-being ignored/ treated as though they are invisible
-being treated like they have nothing to contribute
- the assumption that they are incompetent
Many report discrimination within the healthcare system
e.g., their concerns are dismissed as ‘normal part of aging
Reveral Report on Ageism (2012).
Ageism
The top five health problems faced by the elderly:
high blood pressure
a________s
heart disease
Ageism
The top five health problems faced by the elderly:
high blood pressure
arthritis
heart disease
Ageism
The top five health problems faced by the elderly:
high blood pressure
d______s
c_____r
-social exclusion, psychological distress and isolation
increase the risk of poor health
Ageism
The top five health problems faced by the elderly:
high blood pressure
diabetes
cancer
-social exclusion, psychological distress and isolation
increase the risk of poor health
Ageism
_9% of Canadians associate aging with something negative
e.g., loss of health/independence; loss of relationships
_1% of Canadians say older Canadians are a burden on
society
Ageism
89% of Canadians associate aging with something negative
e.g., loss of health/independence; loss of relationships
21% of Canadians say older Canadians are a burden on
society
Ageism
Ageism is supported by -biomedical perspective -connection to d\_\_\_\_\_h; driven by fear of own mortality -cultural values and dominant d\_\_\_\_\_\_\_e -e.g., alternative discourse muted Revera Report on Ageism (2012).
Ageism
Ageism is supported by -biomedical perspective -connection to death; driven by fear of own mortality -cultural values and dominant discourse -e.g., alternative discourse muted Revera Report on Ageism (2012).
