Sociological Theories Flashcards
Frameworks for understanding the ways in which individuals and groups interact within society
Sociological theory
Can analyze and interpret patterns of behavior and social structures and cultural norms
Social scientists
What are the six sociological theory
Disengagement theory
Activity developmental task theory
Continuity theory
Age stratification theory
Person-environment fit theory
Conflict theory
Claims that it is natural and acceptable for older adults to withdraw from society and personal relationship as they age
Disengagement theory
In disengagement theory it was originally formulated by in the year 1961
Elaine Cumming and Warren Earl Henry
Focus in the importance of maintaining an activity lifestyle and engage in in meaningful activities throughout the lifespan
Activity theory or developmental task theory
Who is a professor, physicists, educator and aging expert in Activity/ developmental task theory
Robert james Havighurst( 1990-1991)
In continuity theory was first introduced in 1960s on by the social psychologists
Robert Atchley and Barbara Birren
Proposed that individuals tend to maintain a sense of continuity in their lives as they age which helps them maintain a sense of identity and continue a t in the face of changing circumstances
Continuity theory
Older adults hold on the many of the believes practice and relationship they had in the past as they continue to age
The internal and external structure of continuity
Age is a major factor in determining an individual’s social status and that society is stratified according to age
Age stratification theory
A social inequality resulting from age stratification
Ageism
Age stratification theory introduced by
Matilda White Riley in 1985
Who introduced person environment fit theory
John Holland (1960)
Suggested that individuals who experience greater jobs satisfaction and performance when their work environment matches their personality type
Person-environment fit theory
