Erikson’s Identity Crisis

Erikson Erikson found teens to be the most interesting and intriguing age group to study because of the difficulties faced by this age group Erikson found teens to be the most interesting and intriguing age group to study because of the difficulties faced by this age group The ability to fit in and yet be yourself are two tough things to balance and Erikson found this to be very interesting The ability to fit in and yet be yourself are two tough things to balance and Erikson found this to be very interesting

Erikson’s theory on Identity Crisis An Identity Crisis is a period of inner conflict during which adolescents worry intensely about who they are An Identity Crisis is a period of inner conflict during which adolescents worry intensely about who they are

The conflict for teens is attempting to develop a sense of self, while promoting the idea of “fitting in” The conflict for teens is attempting to develop a sense of self, while promoting the idea of “fitting in” Only by resolving this conflict do adolescents achieve an integrated sense of self Only by resolving this conflict do adolescents achieve an integrated sense of self

Identity Statuses Identity achievement occurs when an individual has gone through an exploration of different identities and made a commitment to one. Identity achievement occurs when an individual has gone through an exploration of different identities and made a commitment to one. Moratorium is the status of a person who is actively involved in exploring different identities, but has not made a commitment. Moratorium is the status of a person who is actively involved in exploring different identities, but has not made a commitment. Foreclosure status is when a person has made a commitment without attempting identity exploration. Foreclosure status is when a person has made a commitment without attempting identity exploration. Identity diffusion occurs when there is neither an identity crisis or commitment. Identity diffusion occurs when there is neither an identity crisis or commitment.

Stage 1 Basic Trust vs. Mistrust Basic Trust vs. Mistrust 0-2 years 0-2 years Significant Relationship- Mother Significant Relationship- Mother Can I trust the world? Can I trust the world? Feeding, abandonment Feeding, abandonment Virtues – HOPE Virtues – HOPE

Stage 2 Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt 2-4 years 2-4 years Significant Relationship – Parents Significant Relationship – Parents Is it okay to be me? Is it okay to be me? Toilet training, clothing themselves Toilet training, clothing themselves WILL WILL

Stage 3 Initiative vs. Guilt Initiative vs. Guilt 4-5 years 4-5 years Significant Relationship – Family Significant Relationship – Family Is it okay for me to do, move and act? Is it okay for me to do, move and act? Exploring, using tools or making art Exploring, using tools or making art PURPOSE PURPOSE

Stage 4 Industry vs. Inferiority Industry vs. Inferiority 5-12 years 5-12 years Significant Relationship – Neighbors, School Significant Relationship – Neighbors, School Can I make it in the world of people and things? Can I make it in the world of people and things? School, sports School, sports COMPETENCE COMPETENCE

Stage 5 Identity vs. Role Confusion Identity vs. Role Confusion years years Significant Relationships – peers, role model Significant Relationships – peers, role model Who am I? What can I be? Who am I? What can I be? Social relationships Social relationships FIDELITY FIDELITY

Stage 6 Intimacy vs. Isolation Intimacy vs. Isolation years years Significant relationship – friends, partners Significant relationship – friends, partners Can I love? Can I love? Romantic Relationships Romantic Relationships LOVE LOVE

Stage 7 Generativity vs. Stagnation Generativity vs. Stagnation years years Significant relationships – household, workmates Significant relationships – household, workmates Can I make my life count? Can I make my life count? Work, parenthood Work, parenthood CARE CARE

Stage 8 Ego Integrity vs. Despair Ego Integrity vs. Despair 65 – Death 65 – Death Significant Relationship – Mankind, My Kind Significant Relationship – Mankind, My Kind Is it okay to have been me? Is it okay to have been me? Reflection on life Reflection on life WISDOM WISDOM

Your assignment I want you to answer the questions… I want you to answer the questions… WHO AM I? WHO AM I? Write a three paragraphs describing yourself, your personality, and answering the great question…who am I? Write a three paragraphs describing yourself, your personality, and answering the great question…who am I? Be sure to include what level of identity status you are at and do not rush it! Take your time Be sure to include what level of identity status you are at and do not rush it! Take your time

Stage 5 of Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory Stage 5 of 8 Stage 5 of 8 Identity vs. role confusion Identity vs. role confusion Question: Who am I? Question: Who am I? A person tries to find their identity, while still trying to fit in A person tries to find their identity, while still trying to fit in Ages: Ages: Ego Quality: Fidelity Ego Quality: Fidelity