HLSC 2P27 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Ageism, Generation Gap, Moral Economy
16 Feb 2017
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Hlsc 2p40 lecture 2 wed jan 18 2017 level of activities. How can we and explain the process of again more systematically theories and research. Activity theory normal and good old age involves maintaining the. Disengagement theory society gives permission for older people to disengage from active role participation: disengagement of the older members of society is necessary for the survival of the social system (functionalist view) Arthur rubinstein composer and pianist, retired at 89 in old age he performed fewer pieces, practiced more frequently, and introduced slower segments before building up to faster segments. Why theory is valuable to researchers? (p. 23) A framework/ set of lenses that explains why things happen the way they do. Allows for integration of new knowledge with what is already known. Provides info for the development of social programs and interventions. Each perspective provides a different view of aging and research interests.
