social disengagement theory Flashcards
define disengagement
disengagement means to withdraw from involvement.
what was the main reasearch carried out?
older people naturally withdraw from social involvement as they get older and that they have restricted opportunities to interact with others.
how does ill health limit social interaction?
poor mobility or problems with hearing or vision may make interaction with other people more difficult.
how does geographic mobility limit social interaction?
moving to areas away from friends and family in retirement.
family members may move away from older people in order to seek better housing or employment.
how does retirement limit social interaction?
retiring from work may mean less contact with people.
how does ill health of friends and family limit social interaction?
friends or relatives may visit or contact less frequently if they have poor mobility or other disabilities.
bromley’s argument
he argued that older people needed to disengage but remain ‘active’ in order to prevent disengagement from going too far.
providing facilities for older people was not enough and that they should be shown how to use them.
he believed that it was important to remain mentally active, maintain an interest in life and enjoy the company of others.
