Jeremy is 84 years old. Since the age of 78, Jeremy deliberately reduced contact with his distant relatives and former work colleagues. He now maintains contact only with close family members and friends. In the context of Laura Carstensen's socioemotional selectivity theory, which of the following was most likely the reason for Jeremy's decision to withdraw from social contact?

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Laura Carstensen's socioemotional selectivity theory suggests that as people age, they become more selective with their social contacts and prioritize emotional satisfaction over other social goals such as information seeking or expanding networks. Thus, Jeremy's decision to maintain contact only with close family members and friends may be driven by his desire for emotional satisfaction rather than negative feelings or social anxiety. It is also unlikely that his reduced social contact is due to physical limitations such as difficulty in talking loudly or writing clearly.

Jeremy Is 84 Years Old