A married couple retired to a life care community after the husband had heart surgery. The wife has always been physically and socially active and joined an aerobic class, knitting groups, and a book club shortly after moving to the community
She walks on a daily basis and swims twice a week. Her husband spends his days reading and watching television. He was never a social person and enjoys being by himself. Which of the so-ciological theories of aging best describes the couple?
a. Role theory
b. Disengagement theory
c. Continuity theory
d. Personality theory
ANS: C
The continuity theory asserts that individuals tend to develop and maintain a consistent pattern of behavior as they age. The wife was active and social and continues to be so. Her husband was not very social and preferred less active activities and continues to do so. The role theory de-scribes that people engage in roles consistent with their chronological age. The scenario above describes activity levels, not roles. The disengagement theory describes withdrawal of older adults from roles and activities of earlier life. Personality theories are distinct and different from sociological theories of aging.
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