Erik Erikson's Theories of Psychosocial Development Regarding Aging and Development

The fifth stage is the identity versus role confusion stage, in which adolescents search for a sense of self and personal identity through exploration of personal values and goals. This stages represents the transition from childhood to adulthood. Erikson claims that two separate identities are connected with this stage: the sexual and the occupational. Failure to create a sense of identity during this stage can lead to role confusion.

Trust versus mistrust starts as a baby when they need to establish a relationship with a caregiver or teacher. The next stage is when they are potty

Trust vs. Mistrust- During this stage the infant is uncertain about the world in which they

Erikson believed that people develop in psychosocial stages. He emphasized developmental change throughout the human life span. In Erikson's theory, eight stages of development result as we go through the life span. Each stage consists of a crisis that must be faced. According to Erikson, this crisis is not a catastrophe but a turning point. The more an individual resolves the crises successfully, the healthier development will be.

Erik Erikson’s identification of the several stages of psychosocial development is a brilliant theory. He acknowledged the significance of the unconscious mind and early childhood, as well as, furthered his studies and developed his own ideas. It provides a good base of knowledge for understanding what conflicts individuals may be facing at their particular developmental levels. This involves developing a sense of trust in others, a sense of identity in society, and assisting the next generation for the future. The Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial stages of development accuracy can perhaps be demonstrated when reflected to one’s life’s span. I was surprised by the accuracy of the stages when reflected to my own, especially my current stage which is Erikson’s sixth stage (young adulthood, 20 to 39 years old) Intimacy vs Isolation. In this stage, the most important factor is intimate relationships. I can strongly relate to Erikson’s theory of this stage where he asserts, it is not the quantity, but the quality of the relationships that

According to Erikson’s Nine Stages of Psychosocial Development, “Trust vs. Mistrust,” trust and, or, mistrust is experienced from as young as infancy. I first experienced trust when I was just an infant. Since my birth, my parents have been entrepreneurs, specializing in home decorations and home improvement. Where ever my parents went, I went, which is the reason why I found trust in them. I always knew that I would be right by my parents side at all times. Both parents pulled an equal amount of responsibility while raising me and my other four siblings, with each of us being two years apart. As claimed by my parents, I started walking at only five months and I did not crawl on my knees, as babies usually do, for a long. My parents also

During this stage one is still exploring into young adulthood and beginning to be more intimate with others. Individuals begin to have relationships with longer commitment with others besides family members. When this stage is successful a person feels a sense of safety and ability to commit in a relationship. If this stage is not accomplished they tend to fear commitment which can lead to loneliness, isolation or depression.

Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial stages, is considered a significant concrete basis for understanding human progression and development (Arnold, 2016)

Psychoanalyst Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development explains how the human identity develops and evolves in eight stages from birth to death. Each one occurs in a predetermined order; the current stage builds upon the previous one and lays the groundwork for future stages (Wikimedia). Each stage has a specific “crisis” or conflict, a turning point in the individual’s life which must be reconciled before moving on to the next. If the conflict is handled well, the individual gains “ego strength” in the form of a corresponding virtue. If the conflict is handled poorly, the individual not only fails to develop that virtue, but his/her ability to complete later stages is hindered resulting in diminished “ego quality” or

Erik Erikson’s life span development theory, also known as the Eight Stages of Man, offers a perspective of human development through all stages of life. Erikson believed that as humans grow older, they go through eight stages of development that each present a crisis for the individual to resolve during that stage. Each crisis must be resolved before a new one can be presented. Successful resolution at each stage creates the foundation needed to build the next. This paper will discuss Erikson’s first four psychosocial stages of development; infancy, toddler, preschool, and middle childhood. Although typical development includes successfully resolving each crisis during the sensitive period and moving on the next stage of development,

Stage five is identity versus role confusion and appears in adolescence stage of life. It was crucial for me to find my personal identity. It was something I remember struggling with because I wanted to be myself but at the same time, liked by my peers. I went through a period in school where I would copy others personality to appear well-liked and for a while I think I went though some role confusion.

Trust vs mistrust is the first stage, which takes place during infancy the first year of life. The development of trust during infancy is likely to happen for a lifelong belief that the world will be a good and amiable place to live.

In 1963, the psychology theorist Erik Erikson, developed the idea that each life stage has a psychosocial task that they must conquer. I was given the opportunity to observe his theory on my own through a series of interviews. The first person that I interviewed was an adolescent, whose psychosocial developmental conflict is between identity and role confusion. The next person that I interviewed was a young adult, whose conflict is between intimacy. The next person that I interviewed was of middle adulthood, whose crisis is between generativity and stagnation. Finally, I interviewed a woman in the stage of late adulthood, whose crisis is integrity versus despair. Ultimately, I was able to be a first-hand witness to development throughout life

As seen above Erickson had many good reasons for his stages and why he thinks there are only eight stages in his developmental theory. I think that these stages in my opinion accurately describe todays adults. Right now I am in stage six, the young adult stage. I believe I am trying to seek companionship and love at my age right now. I get the feeling that if I don’t start finding love now I will never find love and I will be single forever. That is the feeling I am having at my age of 18 almost 19 years old. What has

Confusion. This stage stands out to me because of the many peer related mistakes that I made. Fortunately my parents and other positive role models help lay a strong foundation of morals and values for me to reference in times of doubt. I emerged from this stage with a strong sense of self and a feeling of independence and control.