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Activity Theory of Aging - Jessica Diggs
According to the activity theory of aging (also referred to as the implicit theory of aging, normal theory of aging, and lay theory of aging), there is a positive relationship between a person's level of activity and life satisfaction, which in turn increases how positively a person views himself or herself (self-concept) and improves adjustment in later life. Although these two theories are not mutually exclusive, activity theory is often contrasted with disengagement theory. Proposed by Cummings and Henry in 1961, disengagement theory describes social disengagement as an adaptive response to aging in which elderly persons relinquish roles while maintaining a sense of self-worth. This voluntary surrender of activities is thought to permit the orderly transfer of power from older to younger generations and is beneficial for both the aging individual and society.
Activity theory was introduced by Havighurst and colleagues in 1961 and is rooted in symbolic interactionist theory. According to symbolic interactionism, a person's identity or self-concept is defined in part by interactions with others and in part by the environment. These interactions can impact on behavior, thought patterns, and the aging process. In their statement of activity theory, Havighurst and colleagues assert that older individuals have the same psychological and social needs as middle-aged people and that the social withdrawal that characterizes old age is contrary to the needs of the aging individual. When social withdrawal or role loss occurs, whether by retirement, widowhood, or loss of ability to participate in past activities, the aging person may experience a loss of personal identity and well-being, low self-esteem, shame, or isolation. According to this theory, a person most likely to age successfully would continue to be active through middle age and beyond, by taking on productive roles might include membership in organizations, volunteering, or participation in social groups or activities.
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