Unit 1 - Social disengagement theory and activity theory

Question 1

What is tyhe activity theory the opposite of?

Answer 1

Social disengagement theory

Question 2

According to the activity theory, what happens to work and family life?

Answer 2

loose the identity they had with it

Question 3

What are the benefits of people who engage with activities in later life?

Answer 3

Higher quality of life
Healthier
Live longer
Enchances sense of self

Question 4

What do people who follow the activity theory reject?

Answer 4

The limitations of old age

Question 5

According to the activity theory, how do people maintain a positive self image in later life?

Answer 5

Must develop new interest, hobbies, roles and relationships

Question 6

what is a strength of the activity theory?

Answer 6

RTS - Many older people see retirment as an opportunity to persue new hobbies

Question 7

What are two wweaknesses of the activity theory?

Answer 7

1. Some older people physically cant maintain this lifestyle
2. They may do activities which put them in danger (e.g. driving at night or climbing with arthritis)

Question 8

What does the social disengagment theory suggest?

Answer 8

It is an inescapable process where many relationships are severed

Question 9

How is aging viewed in the social disengagment theory?

Answer 9

Gradual withdrawl between society and the older adult

Question 10

When does the major shift in the social disengagment theory begin?

Answer 10

Once older people recognise the shoprtness of their remaining life spans