Sociology / Unit 7 Soc 1143 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Activity Theory
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The idea
Activity theory holds the opposite of disengagement: staying active and finding replacement roles for those lost is what produces satisfaction in old age.
In practice
A retiree who takes on grandparent childcare or volunteer leadership replaces a lost role with a new one.
Where people slip
Critics note access to activity is not distributed equally, so the theory's advice is easier for some to follow than others.
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