title: [Relation between the extent of activity and satisfaction in the elderly].
abstract: With a brief description of the status of old people in Indonesian society and the organization of institutional care the author discusses the current attitudes towards the elderly. In an empirical study a group of working and a group of non-working elderly aged 55 and older were questioned about their wishes with regard to activity and their social attitude. The results indicate a significant preference for activity and social relations in both groups. This is interpreted as a validation of the activity theory. Further consequences for practical work in the institutions for the aged are drawn.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D003906:Developing Countries; D004651:Employment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007214:Indonesia; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D010415:Pensions; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D012179:Retirement; D012934:Social Isolation
vernacular_title: Zur Beziehung zwischen Aktivitätsausmass und Zufriedenheit im Alter.