Table 1.4 Stages Of Social Growth & Development According To Erikson

Front 1

Stage / Period

(Sensory) Birth- 1 year

Back 1

DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS

Trust vs Mistrust

child learns to develop trusting relationships.

Front 2

Stage / Period

(Muscular) 1-2 years

Back 2

DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS

Autonomy vs shame & doubt

Child starts the process of separation; starts learning to live autonomously.

Front 3

Stage / Period

(Locomotor) 3-5 years

Back 3

DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS

Initiative vs guilt

Child learns about environmental influences; becomes more aware of own identity.

Front 4

Stage / Period

(Latency) 6-11 years

Back 4

DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS

Industry vs inferiority

Energy is directed at accomplishments, creative activities, & learning.

Front 5

Stage / Period

(Adolescent) 12-19 years

Back 5

DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS

Identity vs role confusion

Transitional period; movement toward adulthood. Adolescent starts incorporating beliefs & value systems that have been acquired previously.

Front 6

Stage / Period

(Young Adulthood) 20s, 30s

Back 6

DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS

Intimacy vs isolation

Person learns the ability to have intimate relationships.

Front 7

Stage / Period

(Adulthood) 40s, 50s

Back 7

DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS

generativity vs stagnation

Emphasis on maintaining intimate relationships. Movement toward developing a family.

Front 8

Stage / Period

(Maturity) 60 yrs & older

Back 8

DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS

Integrity vs depair

Acceptance of life as it has been; acceptance of both good & bad aspects of past life. Maintaining a positive self-concept.