In Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, the stage of Generativity vs. Stagnation represents a pivotal moment in adulthood, typically occurring between the ages of 40 and 65.| The Psychology Notes Headquarters
Human development is a complex and lifelong process. Developmental psychologists Robert Havighurst and Erik Erikson offered two influential yet distinct frameworks to explain how individuals grow and adapt through life. While Havighurst emphasized developmental tasks that people must master at different stages, Erikson focused on psychosocial conflicts that shape personality.| The Psychology Notes Headquarters
Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory proposed that throughout our lives, we encounter certain crises that contribute to our psychosocial development. He presented these crises as 8 stages of psychosocial conflicts, often known as the 8 Erikson stages.| The Psychology Notes Headquarters
As children enter elementary school, the world expands beyond the home. Classrooms, peers, assignments, and evaluations become central to their daily lives. This shift marks a new psychosocial challenge in Erik Erikson’s theory of development : the stage of Industry vs. Inferiority, typically occurring between the ages of 6 and 12.| The Psychology Notes Headquarters
