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WorksheetsDisengagement theory
Total questions: 4
Worksheet time: 3mins
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING, IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE DISENGAGEMENT THEORY?
John has worked as a doctor for most of his life and has retired, He now volunteers at an old folks home in a client support capacity.
David, who has been diagnosed with heart disease gets fatigued easily, and may no longer be able to join his friends for their weekly soccer kickabout. He now spends time at home with his family.
Kumar, an ex-professional football player, who is now an elderly, continues to play recreational football with people his age once a week. He also keeps in contact with friends from his childhood.
Uncle Russell, who has lost his lower limbs, continues to play wheelchair basketball with his buddies in the old folks home.
ACCORDING TO THE DISENGAGEMENT THEORY, who benefits from elderlies withdrawing from society and only keeping in contact with their family and close friends?
Social system
Older people
Both
None
Which of the following is a healthy way to disengage?
Sit at home alone and reminisce the past where I could move around freely
Pick up a video game of a sport I loved to play. For example, I used to play football, so i can try to learn to play FIFA video game with my grandson.
Try to go and exercise despite my poor health condition.
Withdraw from interactions with the society and family and close friends, and try talking to myself
AN INDIVIDUAL'S PERSONALITY WILL CHANGE SIGNIFICANTLY AFTER THE AGE OF 30
TRUE
FALSE
