Psychosocial Development

• Psychosocial Development


  The unfolding of a person's personality and the learning of social skills throughout their lifespan
• Psychosocial Development


  • Considers how psychological and social factors influence an individual's development
• Erikson's Psychosocial Crises


  Individuals face psychosocial crises at different life stages, involving conflicts between opposing forces that need resolution
• Stages of Psychosocial Development

  1. Trust vs. Mistrust (0-2 Years): Establishing trust in the world and caregivers

  2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (2-4 Years): Developing independence and personal control

  3. Initiative vs. Guilt (4-5 Years): Cultivating a sense of purpose and motivation

  4. Industry vs. Inferiority (5-12 Years): Building feelings of competence

  5. Identity vs. Role Confusion (12-19 Years): Forming a strong sense of self

  6. Intimacy vs. Isolation (20-40 Years): Establishing loving and lasting relationships

  7. Generativity vs. Stagnation (40-65 Years): Contributing to the world and feeling accomplished

  8. Integrity vs. Despair (65-Death): Reflecting on life with satisfaction or regret
• Key Questions and Virtues

  Each stage is associated with a major question and virtue that individuals aim to achieve