Erikson’s Developmental Stages

Erikson’s Developmental Stages

Stage	Age	(+) Outcome	(-) Outcome
Trust vs. Mistrust	Birth to18 mo	Strong bonds, trust in mothering figure	Inability to bond, insecure, distrustful
Autonomy vs. Shame or Doubt	18 mo to3 yrs	Independence, some selfesteem	Doubtful of own ability, dependent
Initiative vs.Guilt	3–6 yrs	Sense of purpose and ability.	Immobilized by guilt, dependent
Industry vs.Inferiority	6–12 yrs	Self-confidence by doing and achieving	Sense of inferiority, inability to achieve
Identity vs.Role Confusion	12–20 yrs	Secure sense of self, positive ideals	Confusion, inability to make decisions
Intimacy vs.Isolation	20–30 yrs	Lasting relationship or commitment	Isolation and a fear of commitment
Generativity vs.Stagnation	30–65 yrs	Creates a family, considers future welfare of others	Stagnation, self-centered, unfulfilled life and carreer
Ego Integrity vs. Despair	65–death	Positive sense of self-worth, accepts and prepares for death	Feeling of hopelessness, fears and denies death