Analyzing Erikson's Stages Of Psychosocial Development
Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development are a breakdown of a person’s life into eight stages from infancy to late adulthood. Therefore this essay aims to briefly discuss Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development. Secondly, it will describe the experiences which I encountered so far together with the strengths encountered and the developmental needs that were neglected so far. In addition, it will state how the social and cultural factors have shaped my development and it will argue how I can develop into a better individual considering my strengths and weaknesses.
Erikson’s first stage of life which is trust versus mistrust, whereby an infant develops trust from most direct family members however if trust is not fashioned then mistrust
advances. Secondly, Autonomy versus shame and doubt, abilities in children to explore the world but due to limitations doubt is formed. Thirdly, initiative versus guilt, children learn new skills and initiate it however if this does not work the child commits violent conduct. Fourthly, Industry versus Inferiority children does things they are praised for however if inspiration is not instilled, inferiority develops. In line with, Identity versus role confusion simply means that youths must be given identity otherwise role confusion arises. Intimacy versus isolation, in this stage people make long term commitments to each other however if not, isolation incurs. Generativity versus stagnation helping future generations for efficiency or the person might become stagnant. The last stage which is the Integrity versus Despair is the realisation of goals in life however if goals are not met despair develops.
It was the 28th of July that I first opened my eyes in this beautiful world with the most joyous day of my parents. The nature had set me unique since I came in this world during the biggest drought. From my birth in the first stage except for my mother I was not attached to anyone .As I started up with my second stage of life I became interested with the outside environment and started exploring it. In addition, when I stepped into the third stage I started climbing tall trees and once I fall from a mango tree and got my front teeth’s broken. In line with, in the fourth stage I was praised by my teachers for my hard work and was chosen the youngest girl to the edition of brownies team, therefore I started teaching the trees whatever I learnt in school. As I approached my fifth stage I received identity by being nominated the deputy head girl and also received toppers scholarship to pursue my dream of becoming a teacher.
Erikson’s first stage of life which is trust versus mistrust, whereby an infant develops trust from most direct family members however if trust is not fashioned then mistrust
advances. Secondly, Autonomy versus shame and doubt, abilities in children to explore the world but due to limitations doubt is formed. Thirdly, initiative versus guilt, children learn new skills and initiate it however if this does not work the child commits violent conduct. Fourthly, Industry versus Inferiority children does things they are praised for however if inspiration is not instilled, inferiority develops. In line with, Identity versus role confusion simply means that youths must be given identity otherwise role confusion arises. Intimacy versus isolation, in this stage people make long term commitments to each other however if not, isolation incurs. Generativity versus stagnation helping future generations for efficiency or the person might become stagnant. The last stage which is the Integrity versus Despair is the realisation of goals in life however if goals are not met despair develops.
It was the 28th of July that I first opened my eyes in this beautiful world with the most joyous day of my parents. The nature had set me unique since I came in this world during the biggest drought. From my birth in the first stage except for my mother I was not attached to anyone .As I started up with my second stage of life I became interested with the outside environment and started exploring it. In addition, when I stepped into the third stage I started climbing tall trees and once I fall from a mango tree and got my front teeth’s broken. In line with, in the fourth stage I was praised by my teachers for my hard work and was chosen the youngest girl to the edition of brownies team, therefore I started teaching the trees whatever I learnt in school. As I approached my fifth stage I received identity by being nominated the deputy head girl and also received toppers scholarship to pursue my dream of becoming a teacher.