Erikson’s Stages of Development
Erikson’s Stages of Development
Stage|Ages|Basic Conflict|Summary|
Infant|1 to 2 years|Trust vs. Mistrust|The child, well - handled, nurtured, and loved, develops trust and security and a basic optimism. Badly handled, s/he becomes insecure and mistrustful.|
Early Childhood|18 Months to 3 Years| |At this stage in our life, we have the opportunity to build self-esteem and autonomy as we gain more control over our bodies|
Play Age|3 To t Years| |Children begin asserting control and power over the environment. Success in this stage leads to a sense of purpose. Children who try to exert too much power experience disapproval, resulting in a sense of guilt. |
School Age|6 To 11 Years|Industry vs. Inferiority |Children need to cope with new social and academic demands with the new addition of elementary school. Success leads to a sense of competence, while failure results in feelings of inferiority. |
Adolescence|12 to 18 Years|Identity vs. Role Confusion |Teens need to begin to develop a sense of identity in themselves. Success will see a high amount of confidence while failure will lead to teenagers to becoming questionable about themselves.|
Young Adulthood|19 to 40 Years|Intimacy vs. Isolation |At this stage of life, adults need to begin intimate relationships for another person/people. Success leads to strong relationships, while failure results in loneliness.|
Middle Adulthood|40 to 65 Years|Generativity vs. Stagnation |Adults are to begin creating a change in the world, whether its by having kids or doing something to benefit others. Success leads to feelings of usefulness and accomplishment, while failure results in shallow involvement in the world. |
Late Adulthood|65 until death|Ego Integrity vs. Despair |Older adults need to look back on life and feel a sense of fulfillment. Success will lead to thoughts of achievement, while failure will result in bitterness.
Stage|Ages|Basic Conflict|Summary|
Infant|1 to 2 years|Trust vs. Mistrust|The child, well - handled, nurtured, and loved, develops trust and security and a basic optimism. Badly handled, s/he becomes insecure and mistrustful.|
Early Childhood|18 Months to 3 Years| |At this stage in our life, we have the opportunity to build self-esteem and autonomy as we gain more control over our bodies|
Play Age|3 To t Years| |Children begin asserting control and power over the environment. Success in this stage leads to a sense of purpose. Children who try to exert too much power experience disapproval, resulting in a sense of guilt. |
School Age|6 To 11 Years|Industry vs. Inferiority |Children need to cope with new social and academic demands with the new addition of elementary school. Success leads to a sense of competence, while failure results in feelings of inferiority. |
Adolescence|12 to 18 Years|Identity vs. Role Confusion |Teens need to begin to develop a sense of identity in themselves. Success will see a high amount of confidence while failure will lead to teenagers to becoming questionable about themselves.|
Young Adulthood|19 to 40 Years|Intimacy vs. Isolation |At this stage of life, adults need to begin intimate relationships for another person/people. Success leads to strong relationships, while failure results in loneliness.|
Middle Adulthood|40 to 65 Years|Generativity vs. Stagnation |Adults are to begin creating a change in the world, whether its by having kids or doing something to benefit others. Success leads to feelings of usefulness and accomplishment, while failure results in shallow involvement in the world. |
Late Adulthood|65 until death|Ego Integrity vs. Despair |Older adults need to look back on life and feel a sense of fulfillment. Success will lead to thoughts of achievement, while failure will result in bitterness.