By Kumiko Sasa

Engagement Theory

Primary Definition:

People who demonstrate: • little or no loss in

physiologic functions • ability to maintain a low

risk of disease and disease-related disability

• high mental and physical function

• active engagement

1. Disengagement Theory

2. Activity Theory

3. Continuity Theory

SUCCESSFUL AGING BASIS IN 3 PRIMARY

THEORIES

3. Continuity Theory

• Individuals don’t disengage and remain active, just with the limitations of age, they adapt to this lifestyle.

• Helps to explain the need for a redefinition of successful aging

Successful Aging SOC model

REDEFINITION

“Selective Optimization with Compensation.”

Taking into account…- Effects of aging- Individual’s desire to remain engaged- Selectivity and participation

DEVELOPMENT OF ENGAGEMENT THEORY

Physical

-Leisure Activities, Alzheimer’s and Dementia

- Positive experiences with Civic Engagement, Self-Efficacy, Life Satisfaction & better cognition

Emotional

- Isolation, depression- (AI) Active Instrumental,

(AS) Active Social, (PSS) passive social spiritual

TWO MAIN TYPES: PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL

Selectivity gives a sense of control over life, and meaning in the activities they are involved in.

*Social Attachments

“ Selective investment are perceived time horizon rather than age,

individual agency rather than social structure, selection of emotional

meaning rather than sought emotional support.”

by Fung and Cartensen (as cited in Moorman and Greenfield 2010: 24)