Unit 4 Assignment 4 Theories of Ageing

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Assignment 4. Unit 4. Theories of Aging

Theories of Ageing

Activity theory

The activity theory attempts to explain that successful ageing is the product of an individual staying active within social interactions. This theory states that there is a direct connection between life satisfaction and social relations and that the individual will not lose social aspects but substitute them new roles, hobbies and relationships. This can be changing from working a job to looking after grandchildren. When the individual does fewer activities or activities that, they do not enjoy their life satisfaction can suffer. Whereas activities that the individual has carried through their life stages such as a hobby can improve their life expectancy and quality of life.  

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Continuity Theory

The continuity theory attempts to explain that successful ageing is the product of maintaining the social structure and interactions they had in previous life stages. In this theory the individual’s personality, beliefs, ideas and religion obtained by experiences do not change so their decisions become more predictable. The individual often achieves this by adapting their choices to ensure their social structure remains the same. The continuity theory is also the only theory where the individual adapts to their environment.

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