Schizoid Personality Theories Of Human Development

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In order to understand the concept of personality theories, one must submerge themselves into research. The study of personality may sound simple, but it is very broad and it is supported by many different theoretical perspectives. Nevertheless, one can focus on one of the theories developed by influential individuals in the field of psychology to try to understand personality with their theoretical perspective. Erik Erikson was a very significant individual in the field of psychology who created his own theory of human development. He explained the development of individuals with his psychosocial theory of development, which developed into also explaining individuals personalities.
Schizoid personality disorder is explained as a pattern of detachment from social relationships (DSM 5). A person with schizoid personality disorder has difficulties expressing his or her emotions. Nevertheless, if the individual does show emotion it would be in a restricted range of his or her personality (DSM 5). Schizoid is an interesting personality disorder because of the criteria that need to be met in order to diagnose the individual. Some of the criteria include not enjoying or having the desire to be in a close relationships, engagement in solitary activities, little or no interest in sexual experiences with another person, pleasure is found in a few activities, there is a lack of close friends, and shows emotional coldness and detachment (DSM 5). Such characteristics encompass an individual who has schizoid personality disorder. Because schizoid individuals tend to lack in emotional responses, they are seen as being “empty” or having no emotions. It becomes stressful for them in their occupational and daily life because they are unable to behave or act in a manner that society/culture sees as normal. By following Erikson’s psychosocial stages, one is able to use his theory to try and understand what is happening with a schizoid
His theory explains that as soon as an individual is born there are developmental stages that the individual deals with until death. In the first stage trust versus mistrust, children fully depend on their caretaker. There would be a lot of frustration if the proper care and love is not provided. The outcome of this stage defines whether or not the person can trust the world. Erikson’s theory includes more stages that explore autonomy, initiative, industry, identity, generativity, and integrity. However, only the six stage (intimacy vs isolation) correctly explains schizoid personality