Growth and development begins at birth and ends at death. During an entire lifetime, individuals have needs that must be met. Health care workers need to be aware of the various stages and needs of the individual to provide quality health care.
LIFE STAGES
INFANCY: BIRTH TO 1 YEAR
EARLY CHILDHOOD: 1-6 YEARS
LATE CHILDHOOD: 6-12 YEARS
ADOLESCENCE: 12-20 YEARS
EARLY ADULTHOOD: 20-40 YEARS
MIDDLE ADULTHOOD: 40-65 YEARS
LATE ADULTHOOD: 65 YEARS AND UP
STAGES OF DEATH AND DYING
Denial - refuses to belleve
Anger - when no longer able to deny
Bargaining - accepts death, but wants more time
Depression- realizes death will come soon
Acceptance - understands and accepts the fact they are going to
Infancy (Birth to 1 Year)
Conflict - Trust vs. Mistrust
Dramatic and rapid changes
Infants experience rapid physical, mental, emotional, and social development, transitioning from complete dependency to beginning awareness of surroundings and people.
Early Childhood (1-6 Years)
Conflict: Preschool 3 to 6 years - Initiative vs. guilt & Toddler 1 to 3 years - Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Children develop autonomy and initiative while mastering physical skills, language, and social interaction, transitioning from dependence on caregivers to increased independence.
Late Childhood (6-12 Years)
Conflict - Industry vs. inferiority
Children focus on learning and developing skills, forming a sense of industry and competence while becoming more independent and socially oriented.
Adolescence (12-20 Years)
Conflict - Identity vs. RoleConfusion
Adolescents grapple with identity formation, experiencing physical changes of puberty, and navigate emotional turbulence while seeking independence from family and establishing peer relationships.
Early Adulthood (20-40 Years)
Conflict: Intimacy vs. Isolation
Young adults focus on intimacy and career development, making significant life choices, and establishing independent lives while managing emotional stresses.
Middle Adulthood (40-65 Years)
Adults confront issues of generativity versus stagnation
facing physical changes and evolving mental capabilities while finding contentment in relationships and careers.
Late Adulthood (65 Years and Up)
Older adults face the challenge of egointegrity versus despair
dealing with physical decline, cognitive changes, and emotional stability while adjusting to retirement and changing social relationships.
All four types occur in all stage
Physical - body growth
Mental - mind
Emotional- feeling
Social - interactions
ERIK ERIKSON
Psychologists
8 stages of psychological development
Conflict and need
Eatingdisorders
Often develop from an excessive concern for appearance
anorexia nervosa
bulimia
more common in females
Usually, psychological or psychiatric help is needed to treat there conditions