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Peer reviewedPrilleltensky, Isaac – Counseling and Values, 1992
Contends attempts by radical behaviorists to create better society are marked by analytical and philosophical shortcomings. Argues the allegiance of behaviorism to ideology of technocracy serves primarily to reinforce existing societal structures. Suggests, although behaviorism is being used mostly to preserve the regnant social order, it is…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Foreign Countries, Social Behavior, Social Change
Peer reviewedFry, P. S. – Counseling Psychologist, 1992
Discusses counseling implications and applications of several social theories of aging. Explores effects of some rather distinct perspectives on aging, beginning with conceptualizations, research studies, and criticisms of disengagement theory, activity theory, and role theory, leading up to continuity theory and liberation perspective. Focuses on…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Counseling, Foreign Countries, Older Adults
Peer reviewedCheal, David J. – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1988
Presents and compares underlying assumptions of these theories as they might expand understanding of intergenerational transfers: social exchange theory, kin selection theory of altruism, human capital theory, social constructivist theory, and rational transfers theory. Recommends comparative studies to gain insight into strengths and weaknesses…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Altruism, Extended Family, Foreign Countries
