PSYC 2235 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Disengagement Theory, Life Review, Old Age
18 Nov 2016
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Psyc 2235 - lecture 20 - social and personality development in late adulthood. Individual differences: quality of life, longevity, religious beliefs and institutions. Factors could potentially be erroneous, giving the impression that people have full control over their aging. When approaching the topic of aging, one must balance optimism with reality. Women utilize religious coping more than men: religious beliefs. Old age is seen as a chapter in one"s expansive life rather than a period of loss of capabilities: attendance at religious services. Those who attend are more optimistic, satisfied with life, less stressed, have a sense of belonging. Mortality rates are lower for religious participants. Gives elderly the opportunity to help others. Intergenerational involvement is involved and encouraged: alternative explanations. Thos who are more extroverted are most comfortable in religious social environments. Religious involvement allows the elderly to feel that they are still the same person as before, even in spite of physical losses.
