My Erikson Development Timeline by MacKenzie Kummelehne

Birth - 1 Year: Trust vs. Mistrust

mkummelehne — 2024-02-26 04:04:23 UTC

This stage is the foundation to the start of the child's development. This is when they start to create trust with their parents or guardians while meeting their basic needs. My grandma resolved this stage with trust. She relied on her mom for example when she was hungry and cried, she would be feed giving her the trust and bond she needed. In the text it states "The critical element in developing trust is sensitive, responsive, consistent caregiving" (Martorell, p.150).

2-3 Years Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

mkummelehne — 2024-02-26 04:15:51 UTC

This stage is where the kid starts making decisions while also still needing the guidance from their parent or guardian. My grandma at this age was allowed to pick out her own clothes and get dressed at the age three, with some assistance here and there. This allowed her to gain that independance skills. She resolved this stage with autonomy. In the text it states " Erikson’s second stage in psychosocial development, in which children achieve a balance between self-determination and control by others"(Martorell, p. 156).

3-5 Years Initiative vs Guilt

mkummelehne — 2024-02-26 04:22:06 UTC

This stage is when you start to assert yourself and have direct and social play. Letting the child take initiative in things such as a responsibility. My grandma at this age was responsible for taking out her dogs to use the restroom and feeding them every morning at the age of 5. She resolved this state with Initiative. In the text it states "They are learning that some of the things they want to do meet social approval, whereas others do not"(Martorell, p.210)

6-11 Years Industry vs. Inferiority

mkummelehne — 2024-02-26 04:28:15 UTC

This stage is the early school years. Children are starting to cope with new things such as social and academic standards. This is when they start problem solving and figuring things out for themselves. My grandma around this time and was highly intelligent when it came to school. With her success it allowed her to feel the competence. She resolved this state with industry. In the text it states "Developing a sense of industry, by contrast, involves learning how to work hard to achieve goals"(Martorell, p.275)

12-18 Years Identity vs. Role Confusion

mkummelehne — 2024-02-26 04:33:35 UTC

This stage is when the child is trying to figure out who they really are. This can come with a lot of confusion. Who they want to be, what they want to do, who they are friends with and where they fit it. My grandma felt out of place for awhile until she started playing volleyball and made her friends. She was around 16 when she starting feeling in place. She resolved this stage with Identity. In the test it states "Identity forms as young people resolve three major issues: the choice of an occupation, the adoption of values to live by, and the development of a satisfying sexual identity"(Martorell, p.335).

19-40 Years Intimacy vs. Isolation

mkummelehne — 2024-02-26 04:42:06 UTC

This stage is when you form relationships with people. Success in this stage can lead to fulfilling relationships. My grandma got her first boyfriend at 17 and they married at age 18. They were with each other their whole lives. She resolved this stage with intimacy. In the text it states, "children develop skills needed for sociability and intimacy, and they gain a sense of belonging"(Martorell, p.286).

40-65 Years Generativity vs. Stagnation

mkummelehne — 2024-02-26 04:50:32 UTC

In this stage you are middle of your adulthood. You are focused on your career and family by this point. When successful you can feel useful and accomplishment. My the time my grandma was in this stage she had three kids and was a stay at home mom. She would care for the kids and help them with school work every night and make sure they were all successful. She was very proud to be home to raise them. She resolved this stage by generativity. In the text it states "Success results in the feeling of accomplishment leading to a better life"(Martorell, p.245)

65 Years and Older Integrity vs. Despair

mkummelehne — 2024-02-26 04:55:18 UTC

This stage is when you look back on life and see if you have any regrets about anything. While being able to accept the past and leave it behind. My grandma has no regrets in life and is very happy with everything she has done. She has resolved this stage with Integrity. In the text it states "Integrity involves a retrospective look back and life and feeling satisfied that life was well-lived" (Martorell, p.316).