Continuity Theory
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Continuity theory holds that older adults make active choices to keep their existing personality and relationships stable, rather than either withdrawing or replacing roles wholesale.
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An elder who keeps worshiping at the same congregation, adjusted rather than abandoned, illustrates continuity rather than either rival theory.
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The theory's emphasis on "normal" aging has been criticized for marginalizing those living with a chronic condition.