My Erikson development timeline by

Stage 1: Trust vs. Mistrust

kclendenen4_ — 2023-12-01 01:24:14 UTC

Definition: This stage starts at the beginning of a child's life till around 1 year. They can't do anything by themselves, so they have to depend on their mother or father to help them. If the parents tend to the baby's needs, they develop trust, but if they don't then they develop mistrust. "Successfully resolving the conflict leads to hope" (SimplyPsychology).

Personal Example: My mom and dad were always there for me and kept me safe. My mom breast fed me when I needed it, so that made me feel a sense of security and trust. When I cried, they comforted me.

What I left this stage with: Trust

Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

kclendenen4_ — 2023-12-01 01:30:58 UTC

Definition: This stage is in early childhood around the age of 1-3 years. If the parent(s) let their child to try/attempt to do things on their own, "they will develop a sense of independence in many tasks"(SimplyPsychology) or autonomy. If the parent(s) does not let their child have a little bit of independence, then the child will develop a sense of shame/guilt.

Personal Example: My parents let me do/attempt many things by myself. Such as choosing our clothes in the morning.

What I left this stage with: Autonomy

Stage #3: Initiative vs. Guilt

kclendenen4_ — 2023-12-01 01:34:40 UTC

Definition: This stage occurs at the "Play age" (SimplyPsychology). It's around the ages of 3-6 years. If the kids have the freedom to plan things, then they will develop a sense of initiative. If they are constantly being told no when they try to make plans, then they will develop a sense of guilt.

Personal example: I used to plan sleepovers with all of my friends, then the parents would give us permission to go over to each other’s houses.

What I left this stage with: Initiative

Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority

kclendenen4_ — 2023-12-01 01:36:41 UTC

Definition: This stage starts around when the children start elementary school. "They start learning to work and cooperate with others and begin to understand that they can use their skills to complete tasks"(SimplyPsychology). They also start to compare themselves to each other. If a child receives positive feedback, then they will develop a sense of industry. If they receive negative feedback, then they will develop a sense of inferiority.

Personal Example: My teachers would always encourage us to do our best and not to worry about others, because our best looks different for everyone. When we did our best, we got praise from our teachers and parents.

What I left this stage with: Industry

Stage 5: Identity vs. Role Confusion

kclendenen4_ — 2023-12-01 01:38:24 UTC

Definition: This stage starts around the ages of 12 and ends around 18 years old. They are starting to kind of get lost and need to find out who they are. They're going to "experiment with and develop identity roles"(SimplyPsyhology). When given the freedom to experiment and explore, then they'll find their identity. If they are restricted and not given room to explore, then they will develop a sense of role confusion.

Personal Example: I recognized my strengths of being good with kids, learning quickly, etc. I also recognized my weaknesses of breaking under pressure, procrastinating until the last minute, etc. I realized that my love of learning and helping children can turn into a real job of teaching.

What I left this stage with: Identity

Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation

kclendenen4_ — 2023-12-01 01:40:49 UTC

Definition: This stage takes place between the ages of 19-29 years old. "During this stage, the major conflict centers on forming intimate, loving relationships with other people" (SimplyPsychology). They have a choice to form close relationships with people that will lead them to intimacy, or to not form those relationships which leads to isolation.

Personal Example: I’m not in this stage yet, but I have no problem opening up to someone that I’m close with. I know that holding onto things that bother me because it will just make the relationship worse with my future significant other friendships. I already know who I am, so I can share that with my future relationships and make those connections that help those close relationships.

What I hope to leave this stage with: Intimacy

Stage 7: Generativity vs. Stagnation

kclendenen4_ — 2023-12-01 01:43:59 UTC

Definition: This stage goes through the ages 30-64 years old. " During this stage, individuals focus more on building our lives, primarily thought our careers, families, and contributions to society"(SimplyPsychology). If they feel like they are making an impact to the world, then they will feel a sense of generativity. If they don't feel like they have made an impact, then they will feel a sense of stagnation.

Personal Example: At this stage I will hopefully still be teaching at an elementary school. As a teacher you are always making an impact on your students, so that will make me feel like I’m making a valuable contribution in the world.

What I hope to leave this stage with: Generativity

Stage 8: Ego Integrity Vs. Despair

kclendenen4_ — 2023-12-01 01:47:04 UTC

Definition: This stage spans through the ages of 65-death. "It is during this time that we contemplate our accomplishments and can develop integrity if we see ourselves as leading a successful life"(SimplyPsychology). If they see their life as fulfilling and meaningful, then they will develop a sense of ego integrity. If they don't see their life as successful, then they will develop a sense of despair.

Personal Example: I always try to look on the bright side of things and as a future teacher I will most likely retire at this stage. I think I will use the skill of looking on the bright side because I wonder how different my life might be if I done this one thing right. I will have good years and I will have tough years as a teacher. I hope that I can see those tough years as a learning lesson and help new teachers on how to get through those tough years.

What I hope to leave this stage with: Integrity