What does the term 'disengagement' signify in the context of aging?

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Elderly individuals continuing to fulfill their usual social responsibilitiesOlder adults stepping down from their customary roles to allow younger generations to take overThe phase leading up to retirementAn enjoyable break experienced by senior citizens

Explanation

Disengagement theory describes the process where elderly people withdraw from their social roles, enabling younger individuals to assume those positions. It is not about maintaining roles, a pre-retirement phase, or a leisurely period for the aged.