Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory proposes that social and emotional development occurs through eight stages across the lifespan. Each stage presents a psychosocial crisis that focuses on developing certain virtues. For example, infants work on developing hope by resolving the trust vs mistrust crisis through bonding with caregivers. Subsequent crises center around autonomy, initiative, industry, identity, intimacy, generativity and integrity. Successful completion of each stage helps with a healthy personality and prepares individuals for future stages. The document provides an overview of Erikson's eight stages of psychosocial development.

1. Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Development Theory
BY:-
DEEPSHIKHA GUPTA
(PGDM2)

2. ‘’ IN CHILDHOOD ,THE
OUTCOMEIS
INFLUENCE BY THE
ACTION OF CHILDREN’S
PARENT’SAND OTHER
SIGNIFICANT PEOPLE ’’
ERIK ERIKSON

3. PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
• Erik Erikson does not talk about psychosexual Stages, he
discusses psychosocial stages. His ideas were greatly
influenced by Freud, going along with Freud’s (1923) theory
regarding the structure and topography of personality.
• Erikson extends on Freudian thoughts by focusing on the
adaptive and creative characteristic of the ego, and expanding
the notion of the stages of personality development to include
the entire lifespan

4. • Theory is a basis for broad or complex discussion
and analysis of personality and behavior and also
facilitating personal development of Self and
others
• If the stage is managed well , we carry away a
certain virtue or psychological strength which will
help through out the rest of the stages of life
PSYCHOSOCIAL THEORY

6. STAGE1
INFANT
Psychosocial Crisis: Trust vs. Mistrust
Main Question: “Is the world a
trustworthy place?
Virtue: Hope

7. Toddlers 2 to 3 years
STAGE 2
Psychosocial Crisis: Autonomy vs.
Shame & Doubt
Main Question: "Can I do things myself or
must I always rely on others?“
Virtue: Independence…Being

8. STAGE 3
Psychosocial Crisis: Initiative vs. Guilt
Main Question: "Am I good or am I bad?“
Virtue: Purpose…Doing
Preschool, 3 to 6 years

9. STAGE 4
Psychosocial Crisis: Industry vs. Inferiority
Main Question: "How can I be good?“
Virtue: Competence…Doing Something
CHILDHOOD 7-12 YEARS

10. STAGE 5
Adolescents, 13 to 19 years
Psychosocial Crisis: Identity vs. Role Confusion
Main Question: "Who am I and where am I
going?“
Ego quality: Sense of Self

11. STAGE 6
YOUNG ADULT 20-39 YEARS
Psychosocial Crisis : Intimacy vs. isolation:
Main Question : Can I love?
Virtue :- Love

12. STAGE 7
Psychosocial Crisis :-Generativity vs. stagnation
Main Question :-Can I make my life count?
Virtue :- care
MIDDLE AGE 40-64

13. STAGE 8
Psychosocial Crisis :-Ego integrity vs. despair
Main Question :-Is it okay to have been me?
Virtue :- Wisdom
OLD AGE 65- ABOVE YEAR

14. Approximate Age Virtues Psychosocial crisis Significant relationship
0-2 years Hope Basic trust vs. mistrust Mother
2–4 years Will Autonomy vs. shame and doubt Parents
4–5 years Purpose Initiative vs. guilt Family
5–12 years Competence Industry vs. inferiority Neighbors, school
13–19 years Fidelity Identity vs. role confusion Peers, role model
20–39 years Love Intimacy vs. isolation Friends, partners
40–64 years Care Generativity vs. stagnation Household, workmates
65-death Wisdom Ego integrity vs. despair Mankind, my kind
DEVELOPMENT STAGES