Social engagement and physical activity: Commentary on why the activity and disengagement theories of ageing may both be valid
There is a stark contrast between the activity and disengagement theories in terms of what they say is the level of social engagement and physical activity associated with the population of elderly people. Owing to their opposing arguments, it is confusing to realize that research validates both of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-01-01
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Series: | Cogent Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2331205X.2017.1289664 |