Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Development Theory

BY:- DEEPSHIKHA GUPTA (PGDM2)

PSYCHODYANAMIC THEORY

‘’ IN CHILDHOOD ,THE OUTCOMEIS INFLUENCE BY THE ACTION OF CHILDREN’S PARENT’SAND OTHER SIGNIFICANT PEOPLE ’’

ERIK ERIKSON

PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

• Erik Erikson does not talk about psychosexual Stages, he discusses psychosocial stages. His ideas were greatly influenced by Freud, going along with Freud’s (1923) theory regarding the structure and topography of personality.

• Erikson extends on Freudian thoughts by focusing on the adaptive and creative characteristic of the ego, and expanding the notion of the stages of personality development to include the entire lifespan

• Theory is a basis for broad or complex discussion and analysis of personality and behavior and also facilitating personal development of Self and others

• If the stage is managed well , we carry away a certain virtue or psychological strength which will help through out the rest of the stages of life

PSYCHOSOCIAL THEORY

EIGHT STAGES OF LIFE CYCLE

STAGE1

INFANT

Psychosocial Crisis: Trust vs. Mistrust

Main Question: “Is the world a trustworthy place?

Virtue: Hope

Toddlers 2 to 3 years

STAGE 2

Psychosocial Crisis: Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt

Main Question: "Can I do things myself or must I always rely on others?“

Virtue: Independence…Being

STAGE 3

Psychosocial Crisis: Initiative vs. Guilt

Main Question: "Am I good or am I bad?“

Virtue: Purpose…Doing

Preschool, 3 to 6 years

STAGE 4

Psychosocial Crisis: Industry vs. Inferiority

Main Question: "How can I be good?“

Virtue: Competence…Doing Something

CHILDHOOD 7-12 YEARS

STAGE 5

Adolescents, 13 to 19 years

Psychosocial Crisis: Identity vs. Role Confusion

Main Question: "Who am I and where am I going?“

Ego quality: Sense of Self

STAGE 6

YOUNG ADULT 20-39 YEARS

Psychosocial Crisis : Intimacy vs. isolation:

Main Question : Can I love?

Virtue :- Love

STAGE 7

Psychosocial Crisis :-Generativity vs. stagnation

Main Question :-Can I make my life count?

Virtue :- care

MIDDLE AGE 40-64

STAGE 8

Psychosocial Crisis :-Ego integrity vs. despair

Main Question :-Is it okay to have been me?

Virtue :- Wisdom

OLD AGE 65- ABOVE YEAR

Approximate Age Virtues Psychosocial crisis Significant relationship

0-2 years Hope Basic trust vs. mistrust Mother

2–4 years Will Autonomy vs. shame and doubt Parents

4–5 years Purpose Initiative vs. guilt Family

5–12 years Competence Industry vs. inferiority Neighbors, school

13–19 years Fidelity Identity vs. role confusion Peers, role model

20–39 years Love Intimacy vs. isolation Friends, partners

40–64 years Care Generativity vs. stagnation Household, workmates

65-death Wisdom Ego integrity vs. despair Mankind, my kind

DEVELOPMENT STAGES