According to Erickson's psychosocial stages, people in middle adulthood face a conflict he called Generativity vs. Stagnation. During this time, the person is concerned with passing something on to the next generation. For instance a parent raising their child and instilling them with the morals that that child will one day use. Generativity is basically completed with care for others and this could also be done through works in the community. Stagnation on the other hand is a lack of care for others, a sense of selfishness at this stage in life. This person is either unable or unwilling to make a productive move for society or others in their lives.
integrity ver despair
helping ones children helping ones children become productive citizens and to be ready to accept the responsibility as leaders of the next generation A+
Intimacy vs. Isolation:Young adults will try to find partner to be with longtime, search for longtime friendships, and is they are married they will think about starting a family. For if they don't find a partner, or children they will start to feel isolated from their peers.
The goals of young adults are more personal and middle aged adults are often more family and career oriented.
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integrity ver despair
Care: Generativity vs. Stagnation (Middle Adulthood, 35 to 65 years)Psychosocial Crisis: Generativityvs. StagnationMain Question: "Will I produce something of real value?"Virtue: CareRelated Elements in Society: parenting, educating, or other productive social involvementAn example of middle adulthood can be a parent taking care of his or her child
physical changes that began to occur in early adulthood become noticeable in middle adulthood.
Erikson believed the primary psychosocial task of adolescence is the formation of identity.
helping ones children helping ones children become productive citizens and to be ready to accept the responsibility as leaders of the next generation A+
Intimacy vs. Isolation:Young adults will try to find partner to be with longtime, search for longtime friendships, and is they are married they will think about starting a family. For if they don't find a partner, or children they will start to feel isolated from their peers.
Task completion refers to finishing or accomplishing a specific job, assignment, or activity. It indicates successfully carrying out all necessary steps or requirements associated with a task until it is fully done or achieved.
Middle Adulthood - ages 45-65women may retire at 60men retire at 65
infancy,young adulthood,mature adulthood or middle adulthood
trust vs. mistrust
Impotence
The goals of young adults are more personal and middle aged adults are often more family and career oriented.