Erikson Timeline by

Basic trust vs. mistrust

boehler1_1 — 2024-07-15 02:05:24 UTC

"people need to trust the world and the people in it but they also need to learn some mistrust to protect themselves from danger"(13). When I was in this stage I learned to trust my mom a lot but I also was very timid to trust others. I did not have a great connection with my father so in result I put my trust in female figures in my life and mistrusted male figures in my life.

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

boehler1_1 — 2024-07-15 02:12:09 UTC

"Unlimited freedom is neither safe nor healthy"(157). During this stage I was very shy and hesitant to join any outside activities. My parents would try to put me into things like horse back riding or dance but I would tell them no. Eventually they made me play soccer which I did not enjoy but it resulted in me gaining autonomy because with my parents guidance I was able to be confident making new friends.

Initiative vs. guilt

boehler1_1 — 2024-07-15 02:19:16 UTC

"They are learning that some of the things they want to do meet social approval, whereas others do not"(210). When I was younger I was very concerned in what other people thought of me. If I did not have a friend backing me up in everything I said or did I would feel shame and not do it. I tended to feel guilt rather than initative in this stage.

Industry vs. Inferiority

boehler1_1 — 2024-07-15 02:25:42 UTC

"If children are unable to obtain the praise of others or lack motivation and self-esteem, they may develop a feeling of low self-worth and thus develop a sense of inferiority"(276). In this stage I was heavily encouraged by my teachers. My elementary school teachers encouraged me to pursue my academic and extra curricular passions which lead to me having high motivation and strong self-esteem during this phase with overall strong industry.

Identity vs. Role confusion

boehler1_1 — 2024-07-15 02:36:28 UTC

"Identity achievement Identity status, described by Marcia, characterized by commitment to choices made following a crisis; a period spent in exploring alternatives"(337). My parents allowed me to make my own choices but still provided me with good moral guidance. I grew up in church and choose to still go and adopt those morals into my life. This means that I have gained identity achievement.

Intimacy vs. Isolation

boehler1_1 — 2024-07-15 02:45:00 UTC

"According to Erikson, a man is not capable of real intimacy until after he has achieved a stable identity, whereas women define themselves through marriage and motherhood"(337). I have not reached this stage yet but my mom has. She originally felt intimacy when she got married but after she got divorced and was no longer in a romantic relationship, she fell into a stage of isolation.

Generativity vs. Stagnation

boehler1_1 — 2024-07-15 02:52:33 UTC

"If we think we are able to leave the next generation in this world, we are happy"(video from M02). I have also not reached this stage yet but my mom has. She has fallen into the generativity resolution because she is constantly working with non for profits trying to make the next generations better. She does not just stick to her basic 9-5 and fall into stagnation.

Ego integrity vs. despair

boehler1_1 — 2024-07-15 02:58:42 UTC

"If we have done well, we are content and develop integrity"(video from M02). Though I have not reached this phase of development, my grandpa has. He is proud of what he has accomplished and is now doing things only for my mom and I's futures to be easier and successful. He has fulfilled ego integrity.