によって Nia Hughes 12年前.
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Theories of ageing
Theories of ageing
Individuals play variety of social roles in their lifetimes
Cummings and Henry 1961 argue this is a natural withdrawal from society
Disengagement theory
allows the elderly to adapt to change possibly illness
helps with the burden of death if elderly are not actively engaged
elderly people have time to reflect on their experiences
Elderly people do not participate in soceity
this can cause lonliness and depression
widowhood
transport issues
this may be due to poor health
Activity Theory
Elderly people take an active part in society
more activity older adults engage in, the greater the life satisfactionic
improves self concept
play bingo, gardening, book club