Social development

Question 1

What are the types of play ??

Answer 1

Solo play: play on their own, egocentric, oblivious to what others are doing
Parallel play: alongside but not directly with other children, mimic actions, not with 2+
Associate play: Play alongside, take an interest in what others are doing
Co-operative play: Play alongside, take interest on what others are doing pl /1

Question 2

Social disengagement theory

Answer 2

Cumming and Henry
It’s a natural process for older people to withdraw form society as they age

Question 3

Social disengagement theory Critisms

Answer 3

•In our generation, media helps to keep older generation engage
•Hochschild argues the theory is flawed as it has an “escape clause” where those who don’t disengage are considered troubled outliners
•She also argued they fail to provide evidence that disengagement is willingly done

Question 4

Activity theory

Answer 4

Havinghurst
Rejects the idea that you disengage as u age

Question 5

Support of Henry and cummings theory

Answer 5

• Physically unable to tend clubs
• Intellectual, may forgot past knowledge and find it hard processing new knowledge
• Feel lonely, and less motivation to go out
• Older adults don’t tend to have jobs (social)

Question 6

Factors that go against disengagement theory

Answer 6

• Older people enjoy joining clubs, designed for older people

Question 7

Examples of activity theory

Answer 7

•Join clubs
•Spend time with grandkids
•Gardening

Question 8

Critisms of activity theory

Answer 8

Some can’t maintain middle-aged lifestyles
(due to money, ability, desire)