perspectives examine the connection between personal satisfaction in a person's later years and a high level of activity. Activity theory states that people tend to shift gears in late middle age and find substitutes for previous statuses, roles, and activities.

Symbolic inter-actionist - --

In sociology, Symbolic interactionism develops from practical consideration and refers to the people's utilization to dialect to make communications with others.

It refers to the connection between the personal satisfaction and high level of activity during a person's later adulthood period.

Activity theory states that people those who remain active in their life have a higher level of satisfaction than those people who are ill or are inactive in their life. They are more likely to change and substitutes for the previous activities and roles.