There are three theories all together including the activity theory, disengagement theory and the continuity theory. They all describe how people develop in old age.
The activity theory says that if you stay active and go out you will be happier. Robert J. Havighurt developed this theory in 1961. This theory helps the elderly replace their lost life roles after retirement, releasing social pressure that the elderly receive. The theory predicts that older adults that face role loss will change former roles with other alternatives.
The disengagement theory says that elderly people begin to disengage from their previous social roles as they realise that death is getting closer and closer. The theory says that other people also realise that the
The activity theory says that if you stay active and go out you will be happier. Robert J. Havighurt developed this theory in 1961. This theory helps the elderly replace their lost life roles after retirement, releasing social pressure that the elderly receive. The theory predicts that older adults that face role loss will change former roles with other alternatives.
The disengagement theory says that elderly people begin to disengage from their previous social roles as they realise that death is getting closer and closer. The theory says that other people also realise that the