eriksom stg

Trust vs. Mistrust

Conflict during infancy (0-1 year) where infants learn to trust caregivers and the world.

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Conflict during early childhood (1-3 years) where children develop a sense of personal control over physical skills and independence.

Initiative vs. Guilt

Conflict during preschool (3-6 years) where children begin asserting control and power over their environment.

Industry vs. Inferiority

Conflict during school age (6-12 years) where children need to cope with new social and academic demands, leading to a sense of competence.

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Conflict during adolescence (12-18 years) where teens explore various roles to form a personal identity.

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Conflict during young adulthood (18-40 years) where young adults need to form intimate, loving relationships with others.

Generativity vs. Stagnation

Conflict during middle adulthood (40-65 years) where adults need to create or nurture things that will outlast them, often through parenting or positive contributions.

Integrity vs. Despair

Conflict during maturity (65+ years) where older adults reflect on their lives, feeling either a sense of fulfillment or regret.