Erikson Timeline by Tessa Hudson

Trust vs. Mistrust

thudson107 — 2024-04-26 02:23:48 UTC

Infants (0-18 months) develop a sense of trust or mistrust based on caregivers. Typically formed by feedings, affection, and diaper changes.

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

thudson107 — 2024-04-26 02:35:54 UTC

Typically when early childhood children (18 months- 3 years) start to develop independence from a caregiver. This helps the child gain confidence. An example of this was when I was about this age I was potty training and when I was done, I was given a choice for my reward. (autonomy) However, if we are criticzed or controlled too much during this time we start to develop doubt.

Initiative vs. Guilt

thudson107 — 2024-04-26 03:00:27 UTC

When children start to develop interpersonal skills, connecting more with other children and socializing. (ages 3-5) Children start to push themselves onto others and have them do what they want them to. (Initiative) If children are critiqued too much they may draw back and be more afraid to take charge in social situations. (guilt) I started playing soccer around this age and loved to tell everyone what to do and play with my friends.

Industry vs. Inferiority

thudson107 — 2024-04-26 04:00:37 UTC

This is when kids typically start school, (about ages 5-12) during this time kids are starting to want to please people or earn that sense of being proud when they accomplish something on their own. I remember always wanting to show my mom or teacher after every time I showed them I accomplished something like learning how to tie my shoe.

Identity vs. Confusion

thudson107 — 2024-04-26 04:14:48 UTC

This is when kids start to transform into teenagers (12-18 years) During this time they are trying to figure out who they are as an indivudal, what they believe in morally, and what they want for the future. This is also when their bodies and hormones are starting to change. This helps them create a sense of identity but that is not always easy which then leads to confusion. I remember at this age I was starting at a new high school and trying to figure who I wanted to be as well as starting to think about college.

Intimacy vs. Isolation

thudson107 — 2024-04-26 04:28:15 UTC

This stage is when young adults start to explore their interests romantically (ages 18-40) as we get older we long for deeper and longer connections with others (Intimacy) However, when we don't find those or we lose those we start to feel alone or depressed and feel isolated physically, mentally, and emotionally. I know I felt that way after my first breakup.

Generativity vs. Stagnation

thudson107 — 2024-04-26 04:39:06 UTC

These stages typically occure during middle adulthood (ages 40-65) during this stage people might start looking for different ways to prolong certain aspects of their life and make a bigger impacts either on the world or their relationships with others. (generativity) They tend to feel stagnate when those efforts fail. I hope to achieve generativity by caring for others who will outlive me.

Integrity vs. Despair

thudson107 — 2024-04-26 04:46:21 UTC

This final stage of development covers the ages of 65-death. This is when people start to reflect on their lives and accomplishments but also regrets (despair). What goals they achieved or didn't. They long for a sense of peace or wisdom (integrity) My hope is that when I reach this stage, I can reflect on my life and be proud of it.