erik eriksons

Infancy

0-1 yrs old

early childhood

1-3 yrs old

preschool

3-6 yrs old

school age

6-12 yrs old

adolescence

12-18 yrs old

young adulthood

18-40 yrs old

middle adulthood

40-65 yrs old

older adulthood

65+ yrs old

trust vs mistrust

psychosocial conflict in infancy

autonomy vs shame&doubt

psychosocial conflict in early childhood

initiative vs guilt

psychosocial conflict in preschool

industry vs inferiority

psychosocial conflict in school age

identity vs role confusion

psychosocial conflict in adolescence

intimacy vs isolation

psychosocial conflict in young adulthood

generativity vs stagnation

psychosocial conflict in middle adulthood

what conflict is integrity vs despair

psychosocial conflict in older adulthood

trust vs mistrust

Infants learn to trust caregivers to meet their basic needs

autonomy vs shame & doubt

Toddlers develop a sense of personal control and independence.

initiative vs guilt

Children assert control through directing play and social interactions.

industry vs inferiority

Children develop a sense of pride in accomplishments and abilities.

Identity vs role confusion

Teens explore personal identity and sense of self.

intimacy vs isolation

Young adults form intimate, loving relationships with others.

generativity vs stagnation

Adults create or nurture things that will outlast them, contributing to society.

meaning of Integrity vs despair

Seniors reflect on life and either feel a sense of fulfillment or regret.

problem if unresolved trust vs mistrust

Infant shows fear, feeding/sleeping difficulties, weak bonding

nurse response for trust vs mistrust

Provide consistent and responsive care-Encourage parent-infant bonding (skin-to-skin, presence) - Educate parents on meeting basic needs promptly

possible is unresolved autonomy vs shame/doubt

Over-dependence, lack of self-control, low

self confidence

nurses actions for unresolved autonomy vs shame/doubt

 Support independence (toileting, self-feeding) - Guide parents to allow safe exploration- Use positive reinforcement for achievements

possible if unresolved initiative vs guilt

Child afraid to try, feels excessive guilt, low creativity

nurses actions for initiative vs guilt

Encourage safe play and decision-making-Support imaginative activities (role play, art)-Educate parents to avoid harsh punishment

possible for unresolved industry vs inferiority

Low self-esteem, poor academic/social performance

nurses actions for industry vs inferiority

Reinforce accomplishments, not just outcomes- Encourage teamwork and school activities- Collaborate with teachers and

parents for support

possible if unresolved identity vs role confusion

Confused self-image, peer pressure issues, risky behaviors

nurses actions for identity vs role confusion

Provide a safe space for self-expression-Offer guidance on coping, career, and self-identity- Refer to counseling/peer support when needed

possible if unresolved intimacy vs isolation

Difficulty forming close relationships, feelings of loneliness

nurses actions for intimacy vs isolation

Encourage healthy friendships and relationships- Support group participation and social engagement- Teach communication and stress management skills

possible if unresolved generativity vs stagnation

Feels unproductive, midlife crisis, lack of purpose

nurse actions for generativity vs stagnation

support involvement in community or mentorship- Reinforce importance of family/ work balance- Encourage healthy lifestyle practices

possible if unresolved integrity vs despair

Regret, hopelessness, withdrawal, fear of death

hope

basic virtue in infancy

will

basic virtue in early childood

purpose

basic virtue in preschool

competence

basic virtue in school age

fidelity

basic virtue in adolescence

love

basic virtue in early adulthood

care

basic virtue in middle adulthood

will

basic virtue in older adulthood

nurse actions of integrity vs despair

Promote life review and reminiscence

therapy- Provide emotional support for grief/ loss- Emphasize dignity, respect, and past

accomplishments