theories of ageing

Question 1

what is the basis of social disengagement theory by cumming and henry

Answer 1

• proposed older people naturally withdraw from society
• older people have restricted opportunities to interact with others.
• they reduce social contact and become increasingly ‘individual’
• appropriate and healthy behaviour

Question 2

what is the basis of the activity theory by havighurst

Answer 2

> changes for elderly such as adjusting to changes in health and mobility
taking on new roles in retirement like charity work, social groups.
people who remain physically and socially active- high wellbeing and less likely for illness