Question

Aggression is very common in today’s adult. Write any four possible reasons for it and also explain four ways of controlling anger.

Answer 1

Reasons of aggression in elderly people are: 

1.  Physical discomfort 

2.  Lack of social contact loneliness

3.  Boredom, inactivity 

4.  Change of routine and unwillingness to adjust 

5.  Difficulty in adjustment after retirement 

6.  Lack of importance

Ways to control-: 

a.  Provide physical comfort-good food

b.  Should not react immediately

c.  Talk to them, engage them to take part in social functions 

d.  Make their routine 

e.  Divert themselves

f.  Do meditation and exercise 

g.  Work for community