PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Erik Erikson

An artist and teacher in late 1920’s

Psychosocial development theory

based on the idea on how relationships with others influence one’s search for his or her identity.

Stage 1 – Trust vs. Mistrust

the infant must develop a loving, trusting

relationship with the mother/caregiver through feeding, teething and comforting

Stage 2 – Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

child’s energy is directed towards mastering physical

skills such as walking, grasping, and muscular control

Stage 3 – Initiative vs. guilt

child continues to become more assertive in exploration, discovery, adventure, and play

Stage 4 – Industry vs. Inferiority

Child must learn to deal with new skills and develop a sense of achievement and accomplishment

Stage 5 – Adolescence: Identity vs. Role Diffusion

teenager must achieve a sense of identity in occupation, sex roles, politics and religion. In addition, they must resolve their identity and direction.

Stage 6 – Young Adulthood Intimacy vs. Isolation

the individual must develop intimate relationships through work and social life

Stage 7 – Middle Age Generativity vs. Stagnation

based on the idea that each adult must find a way to satisfy, support, and contribute to the next generation

Stage 8 – Old Age Integrity vs. Despair

the individual is creating meaning and purpose of one’s life and reflecting on life achievements

1. trust vs mistrust

2. autonomy vs shame

3. initative vs guilt

4. industry vs inferiority

5. identity vs role diffusion

6. intimacy vs isolation

7. generativity vs stagnation

8. integrity vs despair

stages of psychosocial development