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Timeline: Erik Erikson’s Stages Of Psychosocial Development

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Timeline: Erik Erikson’s Stages Of Psychosocial Development

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Person: My older brother

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0-18 months -       Trust VS Mistrust: Trust

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0-18 months -       Trust VS Mistrust: Trust

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During this 1st stage of Erikson's Developmental Theory, infants are very much dependent on their caregivers when needing food, protection, and comfortability. When a baby is provided for constantly, these babies grow to fond with the idea that the world is going to care for it. On the contrary, infant that are neglected, perceive the things around them as cruel and hopeless.

During this age, my brother was alternatively taken care of by my mother and my aunt depending on work shifts. Throughout the time, he was always being looked after in food, diapers, and love which lead him to live a trustful infancy. According to our textbook, "The critical element in developing trust is sensitive, responsive, consistent caregiving." (Martorell, 2022, pg. 150). With my brother's constant care by a maternal and or attentive caregiver, he grew up with hopefulness he will be looked out for in his future.

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1.5-3 years - Autonomy VS Shame/Doubt: Shame/Doubt

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1.5-3 years - Autonomy VS Shame/Doubt: Shame/Doubt

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The 2nd stage of Erikson's Developmental Theory revolves around toddlers awakening to being able to take initiative in their own decision making. Toddlers begin to want to make become more independent from their caregivers however too much independence can cause disruption in authoritative control. Caregivers must take initiative in teaching toddlers (through forms of doubt and shame) that adults must take responsibility in greater decisions.

According to my mother, my brother during this age was extremely independent which often led to chaos. He would often choose his toys, clothing, and actions while also being spoiled in not putting him in his place. He lived his toddlerhood with autonomy. According to our textbook, "Toddlers need adults to set appropriate limits, and shame and doubt help them recognize the need for those limits."(Martorell, 2022, pg. 156). My brother's lack of adult authority gave my a great amount of confidence in the world.

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The 3rd stage of Erikson's Developmental Theory focuses on toddlers growing into children with their acknowledgment of being capable of participating and doing more things in the world around them. However, during this stage, children face the consequences of their actions and is then developed in a sense of shame if they have committed something that has upset their caregiver.

My brother was a very rebellious child growing up which lead him to always feeling self- conscious about the consequences of his actions when he wanted to explore the things around him. According to our course textbook, "If you feel ashamed after getting caught doing something others think is bad, that might keep you from doing it again."(Martorell, 2022, pg. 210). My brother's constant observation through family built his acknowledgment of what is considered "wrong" or "right" with the things around him.

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6-12 years - Industry VS Inferiority: Industry

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6-12 years - Industry VS Inferiority: Industry

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During the 4th stage of Erikson's Developmental Theory, children are dependent on the amount of productivity they have in comparison to the people around them. If a child sees and understands that they are falling behind from their classmates, their confidence and self-esteem with decrease. In the contrary, a child being able to keep up and become productive to their culture, they grow a sense of motivation.

During my brother's childhood, he recalls always overachieving his class projects in order to keep up with his classmates. His teachers and our parents would always look up to him as an example for a school-motivated child. According to our textbook, "This can go too far: If children become too industrious, they may neglect social relationships and turn into workaholics." (Martorell, 2022, pg. 275). My brother explains that as he grew older in elementary school, he began to even develop anxiety with trying to overachieve his school projects. He was given counseling and his workaholic tendencies lessened to enjoy more of his childhood.

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12-20 years - Identity VS Confusion: Confusion

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12-20 years - Identity VS Confusion: Confusion

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The 5th stage of Erikson's Developmental Theory speaks about an adolescent's exploration and understanding of who they are and what they want to be. The strive to understand your purpose for the future can lead to teenagers developing confusion in belonging. Understanding your identity focuses on your plan for the future, who you are sexually, what you find important and significant in your livelihood.

During this stage of my brother's life, he use to have a large friend group he was able to depend on however he always struggled with career confusion as he made his way closer to the end of high school. He took it upon himself to take a variety of different classes ranging from art to coding, but he was not able to understanding his purpose until he got to college. According to the course textbook, "Adolescents who resolve the identity crisis satisfactorily develop the virtue of fidelity: sustained loyalty, faith, or a sense of belonging to a loved one or to friends and companions." (Martorell, 2022, pg. 336). My brother's ability to find his identity in his early college life, gave him a platform to begin to meet more people including romantic interests as well as lifetime friends.

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20-35 years - Intimacy VS Isolation: Isolation...

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20-35 years - Intimacy VS Isolation: Isolation...

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During the 6th stage of Erikson's Developmental Theory, an adult becomes conscious about where their relationships with romantic partners or friendships stand. A person who has a well-off friend group or partner for support live a life with intimacy in contrast to a person who may have not been able to experience such social interactions. People without bonds end up isolated and lonely.

My brother is currently 25 years old so he has yet to experience everything that is provided in this stage, however at the moment, he does not prioritize the thought about being in romantic relationship with anyone due to his studies. He started living in his apartment alone as a young adult to which he enjoyed having that responsibility and independence. According to Walden University's article, " Because each stage of development builds upon the others, the ability to form strong relationships is closely tied to whether or not we developed a strong sense of self in our teen years." (Master of Science..., n.d.) Though he does explain that at moments, he thinks about his independence being a help towards him since he does have a large friend group from his childhood that are always watching over him.

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35-65 years - Generativity VS Stagnation: Generativity...

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35-65 years - Generativity VS Stagnation: Generativity...

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In the 7th stage of Erikson's Developmental Theory, adults begin to wonder what they are still able to provide in the world around them. That being towards their children or their community. A person who is involved in the life around them live with feeling they still have a purpose as to those who can not find a way to contribute feel as if they are useless.

Due to my brother not yet reach this stage of Erikson's Development theory, he can only wish to see himself living a life full of generativity. According to a Walden University article, "If we succeed in building a good and productive life, we’re likely to feel like we’re contributing to the world." (Master of Science..., n.d.). He plans to have successfully finished his career and later in the future be able to build a program where he too can help teach younger generations the process in gaming and technology development. With funding he hopefully sees himself giving back to students with scholarships such as those who helped him with the opportunity to gain an education.

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65 years+ - Integrity VS Despair: Integrity...

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65 years+ - Integrity VS Despair: Integrity...

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Lastly, the 8th stage in Erikson's Developmental Theory, elders that were once adolescents look back at their past accomplishments. Those who feel contempt over their help towards society live with pride in knowing they made a mark in the world. As for the elderly that feel as if they could have done more in their youth, live in regret of their lives.

On the wishes of my brother, he sees himself living a content life after his 60's in hopes of still giving back to the world and not regretting his life decisions. According to an article written by Walden University, "If we can develop a sense of pride in our accomplishments, we’re likely to feel satisfied." (Master of Science, n.d.). Such as he struggled in finding his career passion, my brother hopes to feel accomplished with himself in successfully building up the technology development assistance program he plans to have in his early 30's to 50's. He hopes to be able to accomplish all his goals that he has in store for his future stages in order to not feel regret in this stage of development.

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Martorell, G. (2022). Child (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education (US). https://yuzu.vitalsource.com/books/9781264461493

Master of Science in Education Insight: Erikson’s 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development. (n.d.). Retrieved April 27, 2024, from https://www.waldenu.edu/online-masters-programs/ms-in-education/resource/ms-in-education-insight-eriksons-8-stages-of-development