HLTH352 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Disengagement Theory, Gerontology, Social Exchange Theory
30 Jan 2017
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Learning how to participate in this world through participation, try to achieve equilibrium. 3 types of foundational perspectives: conceptual framework of school of thought in which interrelated ideas and concepts about an aspect of reality are formulated. Theories in social sciences are designed to do the exact same thing as those in physical sciences. Theories often form connections and try to provide explanations. There is support and criticism for each theory. Social structures relatively stable patterns of social relations: macrostructures can"t pinpoint exact factors that shape like sometimes but affected by general . Gender, class, social structures: microstructures microstructure = You can see relationship between macrostructure and microstructure though! Peers + economic status friends: global structures how we are affected by global events (global. Agency the ability to make our own choices. Structure response to social norms, expectation, and responsibilities. Theory in social gerontology (3 stages): 1st generation - activity,
