Erikson Psycho Social Theory (UNIT -II))

 PSYCHO-SOCIAL THEORY OF DEVELOPMENT

Erik Homburger Erikson was a German-American developmental psychologist.

There are 8 stages of human life where all we have to go through it.

Human development =Biological factor+ Socio cultural factor

                                                = Heredity* Environment

So every stage has some strength and weakness

STRENGTH verses WEAKNESS 

STAGE	DURATION IN YEARS
Trust vs Mistrust	0-2
Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt	2-4
Initiative vs Guilt	4-5
Industry (Competence) vs Inferiority	5-12
Identity vs Role Confusion	13-19
Intimacy vs Isolation	20-39
Generativity vs Stagnation	40-64
Ego Integrity vs Despair	64+

Stages	Approximate Age	Conflicts	Important Events		Basic Virtue Or Strength	Desired Outcome
1st	0-2 years	Trust vs Mistrust	Feeding		Hope	A sense of trust and security with care of parents
2nd	2-4 Years	Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt	Toilet Training		Will	Feelings of independence  lead to belief in yourself and your abilities toilet training stage
3rd	4-5 Years	Initiative vs Guilt	Exploration		Purpose	Self-confidence; the ability  to take initiative and make decisions
4th	5-12 Years	Industry (Competence) vs Inferiority	School	Competency			Feelings of pride and  accomplishment
5th	13-19Years	Identity vs Role Confusion	Social Relationships		Fidelity	A strong sense of identity; a clear picture of your future
6th	20-39 Years	Intimacy vs Isolation	Relationships		Love	Safe relationships filled  with commitment and love
7th	40-64 Years	Generativity vs Stagnation	Work and Parenthood		Core value And care	The desire to give to family and community, and to succeed at work
8th	64+ Years	Ego Integrity vs Despair	Reflection on Life		Wisdom	Pride in what you’ve achieved leads to feelings of satisfaction