My Erikson Development Timeline by https://padlet.com/hvonplueren/hkhojiqqszh6zjws By: Hannah Von Plueren en-us 2022-07-17 23:21:35 UTC 2022-07-18 03:12:29 UTC hello@padlet.com Stage 1: Trust Vs. Mistrust hvonplueren https://padlet.com/hvonplueren/hkhojiqqszh6zjws/wish/2245033249 Trust versus mistrust spans from birth to 12-18 months. Trust vs mistrust is a very important stage in a person’s life. The baby, in this stage is completely dependent on their mother or father in this stage for basic needs of survival and a source of comfort. In this stage, if the baby receives comfort, safety, love, food and water, then the baby will have a sense of trust with the people around them. However, if those needs are not met and the baby does not receive what they need, the baby will develop mistrust to those around them. Furthermore, according to Erikson, a baby cannot have complete trust. There is a fine balance between trust and mistrust. “People need to trust the world and the people in it, but they also need to learn some mistrust to protect themselves from danger.” (Child, Pg. 14) All and all, a balance between trust and mistrust is crucial in the baby’s development in this stage. An event in my infanthood that took place around this stage would be with breastfeeding. I asked my own mother what consistencies she had in place for me as a child and she told me that when I was breastfeeding, my mother knew when I was hungry when I would cry. Additionally, by providing subsidence and care, I was able to develop trust for my mother as she provided my survival and a form of comfort. In this trust vs mistrust stage, I was able to trust my mother and this personal experience is one of the ways I was able to form this connection with my mom.    

 

]]> 2022-07-18 02:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/hvonplueren/hkhojiqqszh6zjws/wish/2245033249 Stage 2: Autonomy versus shame and doubt hvonplueren https://padlet.com/hvonplueren/hkhojiqqszh6zjws/wish/2245041769 Autonomy versus shame and doubt spans from 12-18 months to 3 years. In this stage, a child becomes more dependent as they begin to understand that they can control their actions and act on those actions from a driven goal. This fact shows as the child will know that they have free will and have particular wants in this stage such as food, toys, people, etc. However, because of this freedom that they know they have, it can be dangerous and unhealthy if they do not have limitations. This is where Erikson proposes that the child should have shame and doubt as, “toddlers needs adults to set appropriate limits, and shame and doubt help them recognize the need for those limits.” (Child, pg. 157). I asked my mother for an event that occurred around this stage and she told me about a time where I was around 2-3 years old where my independence was growing. I was in the mall with my parents and my brother and an object caught my eye. I kept walking with my family throughout the mall, but eventually I decided that I needed to go back to that object. I was competent that I could independently find the object and survive on my own. I ended up finding the object and found my family again. However, my parents were not thrilled when I was nowhere to be found. I knew that I had the power to make my own decision to return to that object, but my parents made it very clear that going off on my own like that was not okay. After this event, I believe that I received a sense of shame and doubt as I knew that was something that I shouldn’t do and felt guilt after I learned about the panic that my parents faced after this event. This was essential to provide a little bit of shame and doubt, but I did have my own sense of autonomy in different and safe ways. For example, my parents allowed me to roam the house alone, would let me voice what I wanted, and even let me pay an employee at a store for a toy that I wanted to buy. I believe these small steps in independence were crucial as I developed a sense of autonomy as I knew that my choices were my own. 
 

 
]]> 2022-07-18 02:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/hvonplueren/hkhojiqqszh6zjws/wish/2245041769 Stage 3: Initiative versus guilt hvonplueren https://padlet.com/hvonplueren/hkhojiqqszh6zjws/wish/2245045117 Initiative versus guilt spans from the ages 3 to 6 years old. In this stage, children start to be more capable in their environment as they can initiate activities and have control in their environment without the overwhelming sense of guilt. In this stage, a child that is able to have initiative is confident, can lead others, and is capable in their abilities. To have a child with initiative, parents allow their children to independently function on their own and support the choices their child makes. If the parents do not allow their child to take initiative in their life, they can feel guilt when they are not fulfilled in their needs to take charge and complete their own actions. Many social emotions such as shame, guilt, and pride are emotions that are felt in this stage. Parents are teaching their children to be independent and make their own choices but they are also teaching them right and wrong behaviors. “This is where there is a conflict between two parts of the personality: the part that remains a child, full of exuberance and desire to test new powers, and the part that is becoming an adult, constantly examining the propriety of motives and actions” (Child, pg. 210). In this stage, my mother told me that when I was around 6 years old, I was starting to learn how to ride a bike without training wheels. I was trying my hardest to balance on the bike, but I would only go so far until I would fall over. This happened over and over again until I felt as though I needed to learn without my parents. I told my parents that I felt a little pressured with them watching me and that I might be more comfortable trying on my own. My parents listened to my request and let me practice alone. My mom told me that they just walked a distance away where I wouldn’t see them so they can make sure I didn’t get hurt but also felt like I wasn’t watched. When I felt like I was alone, I independently tried and tried again to ride my bike without training wheels. Eventually, I managed to ride down the whole street without falling. I was so proud of myself that I managed to ride my bike without my training wheels all on my own. I felt a lot of pride and was very excited to tell my parents after. I was able to take the initiative, in this situation, and felt pride when I succeeded in the completing my goal. I believe that this time of my life, I was able to make my own decisions and complete a task that I was set on doing. I do remember that when I was failing to ride my bike I was getting aggravated and I remember that there were times that I was rude to my parents because of this and I felt guilt for this as I knew that I was not mad at them, but my failure to complete my goal of riding a bike without training wheels.    ]]> 2022-07-18 02:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/hvonplueren/hkhojiqqszh6zjws/wish/2245045117 Stage 4: Industry versus inferiority hvonplueren https://padlet.com/hvonplueren/hkhojiqqszh6zjws/wish/2245047862 Industry versus inferiority spans from the ages 6 to puberty. In this stage, children learn through their environment and social interactions a child will develop pride in their abilities. Unlike the previous stages where children were primarily around there caretakers and others that resided in the same household, children in this stage also have a large influence in social interactions due to the child entering school years. This pride and self-concept can be from academic achievement, sports, or from social activities. The child’s peers contribute a lot to the child’s pride and accomplishments. “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 a sense of inferiority.” (Child, Pg. 276). Around this stage I was prideful in many things such as my school achievements, friends, and sports. My mom reminded me of when I was really into swimming. I was put into swim lessons around the age of 7 and I loved to swim. I remember receiving a lot of praise for my swimming abilities and my ability to learn different swimming techniques very quickly. With this fact in mind, my mother reminded me of an event that happened around this time. I was around 7 or 8 and I was in the pool and my mom was watching me from one of the pool chairs. We just got there and I did not know anyone there, so I approach a pair of boys, around my age, and asked them if I could swim with them. They told me that I couldn’t because I was a girl and would not be able to keep up with them. I was very prideful in my abilities so I told them that I could beat them in a race to the other side of the pool. My mom saw me beat those two boys twice. After I beat them they were impressed with my swimming skills and I ended up swimming with them the rest of the time there. I remember feeling a lot of pride from this moment and the praise that I got from my mom when she told me that she saw the whole thing. Having praise for something that I loved to do gave me a lot of pride and I believe that this moment of this stage helped me develop self-confidence in my abilities and helped motivate me to keep swimming.  
    ]]> 2022-07-18 02:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hvonplueren/hkhojiqqszh6zjws/wish/2245047862 Stage 5: Identity versus identity confusion hvonplueren https://padlet.com/hvonplueren/hkhojiqqszh6zjws/wish/2245050135 Identity versus identity confusion spans between the ages of puberty to young adulthood. This stage is very crucial to the development of one’s own identity. This stage is important because it becomes a foundation of what a person thinks about their sense of self and can influence decisions of their personal beliefs and values when the situation arises. In this stage, children explore their independence, what they want in life, and they develop a sense of self. If they are encouraged and supported in their personal exploration, they will be able to have a strong sense of self and can confidently have their own identity. However, if they are not supported or encouraged to explore their sense of self, they will be unconfident with who they are, will be confused with their own identity, and will not know what their role in life is. “Adolescents who resolve the identity crisis satisfactory develop the virtue of fidelity: sustained loyalty, faith, or sense of belonging to a loved one or to friends and companions.” (Child, Pg. 337). In this stage in my life, I was trying to understand who I was an how I fit in with the world. I started having a variety of hobbies and different types of friends, but I do have a memory that was in this stage that helped me find a part of my identity. When I was in my second year of high school, I had a good relationship with one of my teachers and really looked up to her. She helped me see that I wanted to be a teacher later in life. When I told her this, she was very supportive and encouraging for my decision for the future. She gave me a lot of advice and would let me help her in simple teacher tasks. This opportunity helped aid in my passion to become a teacher and I believe that her support and encouragement helped me understand that part of my identity.    ]]> 2022-07-18 03:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/hvonplueren/hkhojiqqszh6zjws/wish/2245050135 Stage 6: Intimacy vs isolation hvonplueren https://padlet.com/hvonplueren/hkhojiqqszh6zjws/wish/2245053790 Intimacy vs isolation occurs in young adulthood. In this stage, one has been able to find their personal identity and sense of self and can now make commitments with others. For this reason, people in this stage want intimate, long lasting relationships with others. This can be friendship with others or marriage. However, if one has not resolved the previous steps of Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development, then they could have a hard time finding long-term commitments with other people. If one is not able to keep a long lasting intimate relationship with others, they can feel a sense of isolation. “In this stage, one either makes commitments to others or may suffer from isolation and self-absorption.” (Child, Pg. 12). In my life, I have a very good sense of self and I am confident as to who I am as a person. For this reason, I know what I want and what I am looking for with people. There are some friends that I have that are not long term, but I do have many long term relationships that are long term because  I want those people in my life and will maintain the relationship because of this. With these friendships, I am confident with people beyond my own family and can continue to have to confidence to make long term connections with people that I care about. I believe that since I have resolved the past stages in Erikson’s psychosocial development, I am able to confidently make intimate relationships with people and would not go through isolation.   ]]> 2022-07-18 03:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hvonplueren/hkhojiqqszh6zjws/wish/2245053790 Stage 7: Generativity versus stagnation hvonplueren https://padlet.com/hvonplueren/hkhojiqqszh6zjws/wish/2245055096 This stage occurs in middle adulthood. In this stage, a person becomes a mature adult that is focused on guiding the next generation by having a family or focusing on their contribution to society as they focus on their productivity of their work and a sense of accomplishment. If one does not fulfil this satisfaction they can feel unaccomplished or unfulfilled in their life. “All and all, they are guiding the next generation or else feels personal impoverishment” (Child, Pg. 12). This stage in psychosocial development is past my stage but I can provide how I think the crisis can be resolved. In this stage I believe that if one starts a family it can help them focus on providing and guiding the next generation or one can focus on their passion or job (or both!) and continue to receive self-fulfillment by continuing to make a contribution to society based on what you put into it. I think that is a way to succeed in this stage is by having self fulfilment and depends on the person. My mom had my brother and I in this stage and she told me that it brought her endless satisfaction to have us and guide us through life.   ]]> 2022-07-18 03:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/hvonplueren/hkhojiqqszh6zjws/wish/2245055096 Stage 8: Integrity versus despair hvonplueren https://padlet.com/hvonplueren/hkhojiqqszh6zjws/wish/2245058749 Integrity versus despair occurs in late adulthood. The last stage of Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development is where one is older and they are slowing down in their life. With that, most of their productivity slows and they are beginning to look at their accomplishments in life. “They achieve acceptance of own life, allowing acceptance of death, or else despairs over inability to relive life.” (Child, Pg. 12). All and all if they are proud of their accomplishments in life, they gain a sense of integrity. However, if they are not proud of the choices in their life they can be regretful and feel like they did not fulfil all that they wanted in life and can feel a sense of despair from this. I also have not entered this stage in my life yet, but the crisis can be resolved by accomplishing the past stages of Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development. Furthermore, if one has fulfilled all that they wanted a life such as personal achievements, intimate connections, or even started a family, then they will be able to be proud of the life they lived. I believe that everyone has their own definition of happiness when it comes to their achievements in life, but I believe that if one is able to accomplish what they wanted in life, they will feel a sense of integrity for the life that they lived.     ]]> 2022-07-18 03:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hvonplueren/hkhojiqqszh6zjws/wish/2245058749