Eleanor is an older adult who has quit volunteering at the food pantry where she used to spend 5 hours a week. She has stopped going to morning coffee with her friends, and her church has called on her much less than in the past. Which theory does this describe?

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The scenario describes the disengagement theory, which proposes that as people age, they disengage from society and social relationships due to mutual withdrawal. This results in decreased social activity and involvement in activities that were previously important to them.

Eleanor Is an Older Adult Who Has Quit Volunteering at the Food