Social change Flashcards
What does social disengagement theory looks at
withdrawal from society
What is social isolation/loneliness
As individuals age they become more solitary, introverted and socially disengaged
What do people see retirement as?
Retreat into inner world of memories
Seen as a natural and inevitable process as the individual moves towards death
What is activity theory
Society that withdraws from the older person against their wishes
What does the activity theory require for optimal ageing?
continuing activity
Replacing employed work with a substitute
Maintaining some sort of role within society
What is internal continuity theory
Strategy of forming personal links between new experiences and memories of previous ones
What is external continuity
Interacting with familiar people and living in familiar environments
