Theory: Disengagement And Theories Of Aging
ACTIVITY
&
DISENGAGEMENT
THEORIES OF AGING
THEORIES OF AGING
In this assignment there is an explanation of the main concepts of the disengagement and activity theories of aging. With using the case studies provided there is an explanation of how the theories effect the current situations and development of Edith and Albert in the aging the process, finally I will be evaluating the care options that might be available to Edith’s mother Lily and how their could have an impact on her development in society.
INTRODUCTION
There are many theories of aging that can be related to old age which are more likely to be grouped together. The theories mainly focus on the economic and social structures of individuals in the aging process. …show more content…
The theory states that rather than disengagement being a positive choice or social process many individuals has no option than to disengage from society and rolls.
Disengagement theory claims that many of the older generation begin to disengage from social rolls, society and relationships when they realise that their deaths are inevitable in the near future, the theory suggests that society responds to the individuals disengagement with mutual recognition and respect for the individual, as they are aware that the individual will eventually die. The theory states that if society can continue to function in the absence of the elderly it can be seen as a natural and acceptable way, has to why so many of our elderly do withdraw from society and loved …show more content…
It states that if individuals are active in the later stage of life it can help them overcome certain barriers, such as medical problems or any issues that might occur during this stage of life.
The activity theory is the social theory of aging it views that all social barriers of engagement in society are not always the desires of the elderly and can cause a declining rate of social interactions in the later stages of life.
Activity theory was an originally idea that was suggested by theorist Lemon, Bengtson and Peterson, these theorists proposed to have a more hopeful and positive view of aging compared to the disengagement theory of Cumming and Henry.
The theory was eventually developed by Robert J. Havighurst an expert in aging and a professor, he published the theory in response to the disengagement theory with the sole argument that all of the older generation need to stay active in all aspects of their life and social environment’s in society rather than withdrawing from all aspects in
&
DISENGAGEMENT
THEORIES OF AGING
THEORIES OF AGING
In this assignment there is an explanation of the main concepts of the disengagement and activity theories of aging. With using the case studies provided there is an explanation of how the theories effect the current situations and development of Edith and Albert in the aging the process, finally I will be evaluating the care options that might be available to Edith’s mother Lily and how their could have an impact on her development in society.
INTRODUCTION
There are many theories of aging that can be related to old age which are more likely to be grouped together. The theories mainly focus on the economic and social structures of individuals in the aging process. …show more content…
The theory states that rather than disengagement being a positive choice or social process many individuals has no option than to disengage from society and rolls.
Disengagement theory claims that many of the older generation begin to disengage from social rolls, society and relationships when they realise that their deaths are inevitable in the near future, the theory suggests that society responds to the individuals disengagement with mutual recognition and respect for the individual, as they are aware that the individual will eventually die. The theory states that if society can continue to function in the absence of the elderly it can be seen as a natural and acceptable way, has to why so many of our elderly do withdraw from society and loved …show more content…
It states that if individuals are active in the later stage of life it can help them overcome certain barriers, such as medical problems or any issues that might occur during this stage of life.
The activity theory is the social theory of aging it views that all social barriers of engagement in society are not always the desires of the elderly and can cause a declining rate of social interactions in the later stages of life.
Activity theory was an originally idea that was suggested by theorist Lemon, Bengtson and Peterson, these theorists proposed to have a more hopeful and positive view of aging compared to the disengagement theory of Cumming and Henry.
The theory was eventually developed by Robert J. Havighurst an expert in aging and a professor, he published the theory in response to the disengagement theory with the sole argument that all of the older generation need to stay active in all aspects of their life and social environment’s in society rather than withdrawing from all aspects in