1. Emotional and social development in later adulthood (61 & older)
Chapter 18
Emotional and social development in later adulthood
(61 & older)

2. Theories of psychosocial development
Erikson’s ego integrity versus despair
tasks involved in developing integrity
ego _____________ versus work role preoccupation - importance of other roles
body transcendence versus body preoccupation- ___________________________________
ego transcendence versus ego preoccupation - _____________________________________

3. Social theories of aging
______________ - mutual withdrawal between elders and society
activity theory - _____________________ occur which cause declining rates of interaction
___________ theory - physical and psychological aspects of aging lead to changes in the functions of social interaction most important to us

5. Relationships Marriage-satisfaction _________________________
fairness, leisure pursuits, greater emotional understanding
divorce and remarriage
divorce rate is _____________
remarriage rates low, but more likely to be successful
Friendships - strong predictor of mental health
____________________
_____________
links to larger community
help protect elders from psychological consequences of loss