Chapter 18 Social and Personality in late adulthood Flashcards
(14 cards)
Erikson’s stage of ego integrity vs despair:
Goal to gain satisfaction with life/ ego integrity, through reminiscence and life review.
Activity theory:
Normal/ healthy to remain as active as possible for as long as possible.
Disengagement theory:
Normal/ healthy to scale down social life and seperate self to a certain degree.
Conitnuity theory:
Adapt life long interests/abilities to the limitations of physical aging
What is the successful aging paradigm?
There are three main components of successful aging:
1. Staying healthy/ able
2. Retianing cognitive abilites
3. Social engagement
Also factors in productivity and life satisfaction.
What is cognitive adventourness?
Being willing to learn new things.
What are the criticisms of the successful agin paradigm?
Gives impression all components are under ones control and doesn’t take into account that predispositions drive successful aging. There needs to be a balance between optimism and reality.
People who are religous tend to cope better with anxiety and depression because they see old age as ______________.
A new chapter to an ongoing story.
Adults who regulary attend service are:
More optimistic, physically healthy, more satisfied with life, and are less stressed. As religous involvement increases social envolvement and opportunites to help others
Dependence, disability, poor physical/ mental health, cognitive impairments and low income are all risk factors for:
Elder abuse
What percentage of people live in long term care/ residential homes?
6.8%
Marital satisfaction is ___________ and reflective of ___________ love.
Higher
Companionate love
Married adults have higher life satisfaction/ expectations because:
Intamite partners provide support.
