Erik Erikson is one of the famous theorist during his time due to his work in expanding and developing Freud’s theory of stages. According to Erikson, psychosocial development, functions around The Epigenetic Principle . “This principle says that we develop through a predetermined unfolding of our personalities in eight stages” (Schoger, HDFS 2317 Lecture, Fall 2016). Erikson’s model of psychosocial development explains the different stages of life through life lessons and possible conflicts that come with each stage. Moreover, the theory also explains the impact of social experiences throughout the lifespan. Each stage that a person experiences is essential to the next stage. According to the theory, if all stages are successfully completed;
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Josh is 20 years old in college and currently experiencing stage 5 of psychosocial development: Identity vs Identity Confusion. In middle school, he encountered different psychosocial changes, such as trying to be involved in different extra-curricular activities to learn his strengths and weaknesses. He was involved in the basketball team, Health Occupation Students of America, and Photography club. His involvement in different clubs shows that he is still confused about his role in the community. This period of development is mostly dependent on the adolescence’s peers. However, this was a different circumstance for Josh, he had a close relationship with his parents and therefore expected them to make the decisions for him, even in selecting his career. Before college, his parents would decide his majors but they were also undecided on what their child should be. The parents would try to follow their friends’ advice as to what major he should take, but all had different opinions. As college began, he was still frustrated about his identity and was not sure what he would major in. But because he was separated from his parents, he was able to find his own peers and learn his real identity and abilities. He is currently finishing his basics and is involved in the Health Occupation Students of America, which is a club that mostly focuses on the healthcare field. Based on Erikson’s …show more content…
She is learning and adapting to the school environment and beginning a strong supportive relationship to her teachers. As based on the theory, she is learning formulas to calculate areas, volume of shapes and expanding her vocabulary, but developing these new skills will require support not only from the parents but from teachers as well. Jenny had a difficulty with science lessons, but her parents assisted her every night with her homework. Moreover, she also asked her teacher for help, who gave her complete encouragement and support. The teacher’s openness to aid and motivate her students is significant due to their role in student’s development. The student’s peers also play a crucial role in his or her development. Through friendships, students learn how to have strong support system when difficulty and conflict arrives. When Jenny struggled with playing soccer, her peers were willing to help her and rooted for her when she finally made a goal. The positivity and encouragement of both teachers and peers to an individual will result in a sense of competency. In addition, this stage also establishes a child’s self-confidence through praise and recognition of others. On the other hand, if a child is ignored and discouraged by parents, teachers, and peers, they will develop doubt about their ability to be successful. In addition, children
Josh is 20 years old in college and currently experiencing stage 5 of psychosocial development: Identity vs Identity Confusion. In middle school, he encountered different psychosocial changes, such as trying to be involved in different extra-curricular activities to learn his strengths and weaknesses. He was involved in the basketball team, Health Occupation Students of America, and Photography club. His involvement in different clubs shows that he is still confused about his role in the community. This period of development is mostly dependent on the adolescence’s peers. However, this was a different circumstance for Josh, he had a close relationship with his parents and therefore expected them to make the decisions for him, even in selecting his career. Before college, his parents would decide his majors but they were also undecided on what their child should be. The parents would try to follow their friends’ advice as to what major he should take, but all had different opinions. As college began, he was still frustrated about his identity and was not sure what he would major in. But because he was separated from his parents, he was able to find his own peers and learn his real identity and abilities. He is currently finishing his basics and is involved in the Health Occupation Students of America, which is a club that mostly focuses on the healthcare field. Based on Erikson’s …show more content…
She is learning and adapting to the school environment and beginning a strong supportive relationship to her teachers. As based on the theory, she is learning formulas to calculate areas, volume of shapes and expanding her vocabulary, but developing these new skills will require support not only from the parents but from teachers as well. Jenny had a difficulty with science lessons, but her parents assisted her every night with her homework. Moreover, she also asked her teacher for help, who gave her complete encouragement and support. The teacher’s openness to aid and motivate her students is significant due to their role in student’s development. The student’s peers also play a crucial role in his or her development. Through friendships, students learn how to have strong support system when difficulty and conflict arrives. When Jenny struggled with playing soccer, her peers were willing to help her and rooted for her when she finally made a goal. The positivity and encouragement of both teachers and peers to an individual will result in a sense of competency. In addition, this stage also establishes a child’s self-confidence through praise and recognition of others. On the other hand, if a child is ignored and discouraged by parents, teachers, and peers, they will develop doubt about their ability to be successful. In addition, children