a theory that focuses on explaining that older adults whose status is linked to employment “perceive less self-worth in retirement” when relieved of their roles and responsibilities.
disengagement theory
older adults may substitute recreational and meaningful opportunities to take the place of previous occupations and careers
activity theory
focuses on supporting adults to remain engaged by adapting patterns of behavior from their younger adulthood to keep them involved into older adulthood.
continuity theory
older adults may struggle with the tension between maintaining the integrity of their experience while facing the reality of declining physical and mental functions
ericksons developmental theory
they are more likely to to get together often with friends
cuban americans
they are more likely to attend church and to have daily contact with their children
mexican americans
they may have immigrated with their highly educated adult children, but a higher proportion of the older clients wish to live independently from the adult children.
korean americans
have reported higher importance of religion and spirituality in their lives when compared to younger adults, and church-based social support
african american
some are more likely to be lonely and isolated than Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino elderly
korean american
