Zusammenfassung der Ressource
DISENGAGEMENT THEORY
- holds that there is a natural withdrawal from society as society withdraws from the individual
- holds that there is an acceptance even desire in decreased interaction
- was seen as a prerequisite to social stability
- released from societal expectations
- no need to work
and be productive
- viewed as a way to create smooth transition to older
adulthood
- allows younger generations to step into roles