late adulthood

Question 1

Stratficaton theories (O’Rand, 2006)

Answer 1

emphasise the fact that social forces can limit individual choice and direct life (O’Rand, 2006)

Question 2

Disengagement theory (Cummings & Henry, 1961)

Answer 2

Ageing narrows social sphereàgradual withdrawal

Question 3

AcJvity theory (Kelly, 1993)

Answer 3

Lost actvity in late adulthood can be damaging/ Important to remain active