My Erikson Development Timeline by

Stage 1: Trust Vs. Mistrust

kray105_ — 2023-12-03 22:32:57 UTC

Erikson's first stage of development is one of the most important. It's the most important because it's how a child views the world and learns how to trust his or her caregiver. My son is very shy and backwards when it comes to meeting new people and shows mistrust and only trusts people he is comfortable and knows.

Autonomy Vs. Shame and Doubt

kray105_ — 2023-12-03 22:39:55 UTC

Conflict faced: If we successfully complete toilet training and are allowed to gain more control over food choices, toy preferences, etc., we will develop autonomy and generally feel more secure and confident. If we fail to gain autonomy in these years, we will generally feel more shame and doubt.

Age devloped is around 2-3.

Initiative vs. Guilt

kray105_ — 2023-12-03 22:43:29 UTC

Conflict faced: In this stage, we learn to assert ourselves in social settings. If we succeed, we will develop initiative and generally feel more capable. If we fail, we’ll generally be left with more guilt and self-doubt.

Industry vs. Inferiority

kray105_ — 2023-12-03 22:48:11 UTC

Conflict faced: If we’re encouraged to improve our abilities and if our accomplishments are commended, we’re likely to develop a sense of confidence. If we’re discouraged and/or ridiculed by parents, teachers, or peers, we’re more likely to doubt our abilities. Age devloped is 6-11.

Identity vs. Confusion

kray105_ — 2023-12-03 22:51:59 UTC

Conflict faced: In our teenage years, we can receive affirmation of our ideals, values, and sense of self or we can receive various forms of derision and rejection. Those who have their sense of self positively reinforced develop stronger feelings of independence and control. Those who don’t receive positive reinforcement end up with more insecurity and remain confused about themselves and their future. Age devlops 12-18.

Intimacy vs. Isolation

kray105_ — 2023-12-03 22:53:43 UTC

Conflict faced: If we develop close, committed relationships in our early adulthood, our lifelong relationships are more likely to be enduring and secure. 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. Those without a strong sense of self are more likely to have less-committed relationships and suffer isolation and loneliness. Age devloped is 19-40.

Generativity vs. Stagnation

kray105_ — 2023-12-03 22:56:15 UTC

Conflict faced: If we succeed in building a good and productive life, we’re likely to feel like we’re contributing to the world. If we fail to build a good and productive life, we’re likely to feel uninvolved in the world. Age devloped is 40-65.

Integrity vs. Despair

kray105_ — 2023-12-03 22:58:20 UTC

Conflict faced: In our later years, we tend to look back on life. If we can develop a sense of pride in our accomplishments, we’re likely to feel satisfied. If we fail to develop this pride, we’re likely to feel our life has been wasted. Age devloped 65 to death.