Theories of Ageing

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  • Created on: 16-03-22 12:22
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  • Theories of Ageing
    • Social Disengagement Theory
      • Proposed by Cummings and Henry
      • Suggests older people naturally disengage socially as they get older
      • Caused by changes in someone's role that reduces social interactions
      • They are less concerned about others
    • Activity Theory
      • Proposed by Havighurst
      • Older people adjust to effects of ageing
      • Those who remained socially connected were less ill
        • It is possible that social engagement is important in later adulthood

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