Assignment 2 Activity Theory Analysis

.2 Activity Theory
Activity theory is the early psychosocial theory of aging that had received much empirical support within the literature and has been endorsed by a most of researchers (Lange& Grossman, 2012; Lai, 2014). This theory easily accepted by other gerontologists and researchers might be due to the positive attitude of this theory towards active lifestyle among older people. As a result, for example, this theory is still widely used as a framework to assess physical competencies and ability to function independently or known as Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
Activity theory promotes older people to be active in order to maintain positive self-concept and experience successful in aging. Activity theory implies that both the frequency

Firstly, OT require identify the needs and priority of the activity based on the individualised occupation. This can be done by conducting assessments using instrument such as Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). The activities identify also need to base on the demogharapics characteristics, personal ability and social cultural of older person. Secondly, the activity choose by occupational should be meaningful occupation for the older person. The activity need to be related to previous roles of individuals in order to provide continuity. For example, the retirement teacher would be preferred to be a volunteer tuition teacher in order to replace the loss roles. In addition, the quality of engagement in activities is more important rather than the frequency of activities old aging. Thirdly, activity theory influences OT in promoting active participation of older people. OT would encourage older people to be indenpence in self-care, continuing volunteer works, continuing social activities, and continue previous leisure. Activity theory assumed elderly should continuously active and withdrawal from social activity and roles may leads to negative effect to elderly (Loue,