Social Theories Of Older Life

The social theories explain how certain people age well. There are three main theories that explain successful ages in older life which are as follows: Activity theory, the social clock theory, and the disengagement. The activity theory is the needs of staying active in older age and continue being involved in activities. People transitions from midlife to the older age and will remain at the current level of activities. This theory is the focus changes the old age people also have the same motivation, wants, and needs as the middle life counterparts. The social clock theory is based on social factors. The expectations of change due to society standards. Social clock is the norms and values that gradually change over time and that provide