Chapter 19 - Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

What helps identify integrity vs. despair?

A life review

How to cope with physical deterioration?

A sense of integrity/identity

What is the activity theory?

Activity + involvement/engagement = increase well-being

What is socioemotional selectivity theory?

Older adults focus more on emotionally rewarding relationships and less on peripheral ones

What does selective optimization paired with?

Compensation theory

What are some things that people reprioritize?

Goals & priorities, resources & practice, losses & utilization of external resources, help

What personality is optimal for aging?

Conscientiousness

What personality is bad for aging?

Neuroticism

What is the trend of self-esteem?

Rises through adulthood, and drops after 70’ish. Usually due to declining health, youth-value society, ageism, generational inequity, etc

What is the family/friends situation?

Most older adults are married, most of them maintained in 1st marriage.

What is the trend of gray divorce and cohabitation

Have been increasing

How does transmitting family history help?

Helps younger members develop a sense of intergenerational self.

What is convoy model of social relations?

Lifelong friends give support and slow cognitive decline

What traits do men adopt in older age?

Feminine traits

What contributes to normal/successful aging?

Perceived control over the environment, selective optimization, and compensation

What is more negative/pathological aging?

grumble & complain.