Erik Erikson Psycho Social Theory Ego psychology epigenetic center – ground plan that guide to broader social relationships Child and Society

Stage Theory – continuous Key psychosocial challenge/crisis at each stage – transitions/social relationships SELF emerges through how we deal w/ each “Challenge/Crisis” Each challenge/crisis = potential turning point w/ positive or negative outcome – balance is what’s important Success at one stage –Success at next Failure at one stage ---Failure at next

Trust v Mistrust B-1 Key issue – develop trust for others; confidence in and trust for self Key relationship – maternal – quality of the mother/child relationship = basic glue that holds the SELF together Successful resolution = hope Unsuccessful = fear

Autonomy v Shame & Doubt 1-3 Key Issue – can I care for myself – centered around toilet training Key relationship – parent/child –When to assert? When to defer? Balance of reassurance-firmness/tolerance-justness Successful resolution =will power & autonomy – “I can do it!” Unsuccessful resolution = self doubt – lack of confidence in self

Initiative v Guilt 4-6 Key issue –Can I do things for others? Can I start things? A sense of the possible Key relationship – the family – punishment, ridicule, failure to allow initiative/efforts unsuccessful---balance acceptance and teaching Successful resolution = purpose Unsuccessful resolution = unworthiness or guilt/shame – “I can’t contribute.”

Industry v Inferiority 6-11 Key Issue – How do I measure up? Can I compete? Key Relationship – peers Successful resolution = competence Unsuccessful resolution = incompetence and inferiority

Ego Identity v Role Confusion 12-20 Key Issue – personal identity and direction How do I fit in the world? What am I going to be – where am I going? Key relationship - family, peers, world Successful resolution = direction, confidence, foundation – identity Unsuccessful resolution = uncertainty, lack of direction, lack of value

Possible Identities Foreclosure – accept identity from others – limited search or struggle Moratorium – delay w/ passion Identity diffusion – no identity – apathy Identity achievement – an authentic identity Identity crisis

Intimacy v Isolation 20-24 Key issue – establishing relationship and commitment to another (partner and friends) Key relationship – dyads, significant others Successful resolution = fidelity, commitment, love Unsuccessful resolution = promiscuity

Generativity v Stagnation 25-65 Key issue – contribution, creativity, giving in work and relationships Key relationships – family of procreation, work and friendship groups Successful resolution = care, creativity, interest Unsuccessful resolution = selfishness, boredom, “stuckness” – “poor me”

Ego integrity v Ego Despair 65-d Key issue = reflection, wholeness, integration of self Key relationship – family, world, friends Successful resolution = wisdom, contentment – “wow! What a good life”–acceptance of worth, no fear of death Unsuccessful resolution = bitterness, anger, rejection and fear of death – “Is this all there is?” Feeling cheated