Eriksons Stages of Development

Identity

Strong identity is formed- sees self as a positive and capable individual.

Trust

Child feels comfortable and secure because their needs have been met.

Isolation

Wishes they could live life over again- lives a life of regret and failure

Intimacy

Ability to form close, committed relationships with others.

inferiority

Children may doubt their abilities.

Role Confusion

Causes a constant search for acceptance and a feeling of belonging. Unsure who they are and where they are going.

Guilt

Child may become passive because of feeling guilty.

Integrity

Looks back at life with acceptance and satisfaction- little to no fear of death.

Mistrust

Person may have trouble developing relationships because of insecurity, mistrust, and suspiciousness.

Doubt

Feelings of being inferior and incapable arise.

Generativity

Having children whom they nurture and/or helping the next generation.

Initiative

Children will continue to be curious in the future.

Self-Absorption

Life loses its meaning- a person becomes preoccupied with their self, their personal needs, and their own interests.

Despair

Feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Industry

"I can" outlook on life develops while creating a positive attitude towards him or herself.

Autonomy

Person feels confident and begins to have a sense of independence.

Trust vs. Mistrust

Children develop a sense of trust when caregivers provide reliability, care and affection. A lack of this will lead to mistrust.

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Children need to develop a sense of personal control over physical skills and a sense of independence. Success leads to feeling of autonomy, failure results in feelings of shame and doubt.

Initiative vs. Guilt

Children need to begin asserting control and power over the environment. Success in this state leads to a sense of purpose. Children who try to exert too much power experience disapproval, resulting in a sense of guilt.

Industry vs. Inferiority

Children need to cope with new social and academic demands. Success leads to a sense of competence, while failure results in feeling of inferiority.

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Teens need to develop a sense of self and personal identity. Success leads to an ability to stay true to yourself, while failure leads to role confusion and a weak sense of self.

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Young adults need to form intimate, loving relationships with other people. Success leads to strong relationships, while failure results in loneliness and isolation.

Generativity vs. Self-Absorption

Adults need to create or nurture things that will outlast them, often by having children or creating a positive change that benefits other people. Success leads to feelings of usefulness and

accomplishment, while failure results in shallow involvement in the world.

Integrity vs. Despair

Older adults need to look back on life and feel a sense of fulfillment. Success at this state leads to a feeling of wisdom, while failure results in regret, bitterness, and despair.

Infancy

0-1 years

Early childhood

1-3 years

Play age

3-6 years

School age

7-11 years

Adolescence

12-18 years

Early adulthood

19-29 years

Middle Age

30-64 years

Old age

65+