Erik Erickson Psychosocial Stages of Development
Trust vs. mistrust (infant)
Hope
Viewing the world as safe and reliable; relationships as nurturing,
st
stable, and dependable 1 2 months shown to be most important for mental health wellness.
Autonomy vs. shame and doubt (toddler) Will
Initiative vs. guilt (preschool)
conflict and anxiety.
Purpose
Industry vs. inferiority (school age)
in accomplishments.
Achieving a sense of control and free will.
Beginning development of a conscience; learning to manage
Competence
Emerging confidence in own abilities; taking pleasure
Identity vs. role confusion (adolescence) Fidelity
Formulating a sense of self and belonging.
Intimacy vs. isolation (young adult)
attachments to others.
Forming adult, loving relationships, and meaningful
Love
Generativity vs. stagnation (middle adult) Care
generation.
Being creative and productive; establishing the next
Ego integrity vs. despair (maturity) Wisdom Accepting responsibility for oneself and life.