Erik Erikson’s 8 Stages of Human Development

Erik Erikson’s 8 Stages of Human Development Each stage has a conflict between inner needs and outside social demands. Failure to resolve conflict at any given stage can result in a disorder or a major life stressor.

Erik Erikson’s Stage 1 Birth to 1 year What is the social conflict?

Erik Erikson’s Stage 1 Trust vs Erik Erikson’s Stage 1 Trust vs. mistrust Sense of trust/security and optimism-achieved through parental gratification of needs (love and feeding) and affection. Important event: Feeding

Erik Erikson’s Stage 2 1-2 years What is the social conflict?

Erik Erikson’s Stage 2 Autonomy v Erik Erikson’s Stage 2 Autonomy v. Shame and Doubt Sense of autonomy/independence-achieved as child begins to see self as individual apart from his/her parents. Development of physical skills. Important event: Toilet training

Erik Erikson’s Stage 3 3-5 years What is the social conflict?

Erik Erikson’s Stage 3 Initiative v Erik Erikson’s Stage 3 Initiative v. guilt Sense of initiative-achieved as child begins to imitate adult behavior and extends control of the world around him/her. Important event: Independence

Erik Erikson’s Stage 3 Initiative v Erik Erikson’s Stage 3 Initiative v. guilt Sense of initiative-achieved as child begins to imitate adult behavior and extends control of the world around him/her. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCCH9wubemk&feature=fvw

Erik Erikson’s Stage 4 6-puberty What is the social conflict?

Erik Erikson’s Stage 4 Industry v Erik Erikson’s Stage 4 Industry v. inferiority Sense of duty and accomplishment-achieved as the child lays aside fantasy and play and begins to undertake tasks and schoolwork. Important event: School

Erik Erikson’s Stage 5 Adolescence What is the social conflict?

Erik Erikson’s Stage 5 Identity v Erik Erikson’s Stage 5 Identity v. Confusion Sense of identity-achieved as one clarifies sense of self and what he/she believes in. Important event: Peer relationships

Erik Erikson’s Stage 6 Early adulthood What is the social conflict?

Erik Erikson’s Stage 6 Intimacy v Erik Erikson’s Stage 6 Intimacy v. Isolation Ability to form close and lasting relationships; to make career commitments. Important event: Love relationships

Erik Erikson’s Stage 7 Middle adulthood What is the social conflict?

Erik Erikson’s Stage 7 Generativity v Erik Erikson’s Stage 7 Generativity v. stagnation (Absorption) Concern for family, society, and future generations. Important event: Parenting

Erik Erikson’s Stage 8 Late adulthood What is the social conflict?

Erik Erikson’s Stage 8 Integrity v Erik Erikson’s Stage 8 Integrity v. despair A sense of fulfillment and satisfaction with one’s life; willingness to face death. Important event: Reflection on and acceptance of one’s life.