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Erikson’s Identity Crisis

Erikson’s Identity Crisis. Erikson. Erikson found teens to be the most interesting and intriguing age group to study because of the difficulties faced by this age group The ability to fit in and yet be yourself are two tough things to balance and Erikson found this to be very interesting.

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Erikson’s Identity Crisis

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  1. Erikson’s Identity Crisis

  2. Erikson • Erikson found teens to be the most interesting and intriguing age group to study because of the difficulties faced by this age group • The ability to fit in and yet be yourself are two tough things to balance and Erikson found this to be very interesting

  3. Erikson’s theory on Identity Crisis • An Identity Crisis is a period of inner conflict during which adolescents worry intensely about who they are

  4. The conflict for teens is attempting to develop a sense of self, while promoting the idea of “fitting in” • Only by resolving this conflict do adolescents achieve an integrated sense of self

  5. Identity Statuses • Identity achievement occurs when an individual has gone through an exploration of different identities and made a commitment to one. • Moratorium is the status of a person who is actively involved in exploring different identities, but has not made a commitment. • Foreclosure status is when a person has made a commitment without attempting identity exploration. • Identity diffusion occurs when there is neither an identity crisis or commitment.

  6. Stage 1 • Basic Trust vs. Mistrust • 0-2 years • Significant Relationship- Mother • Can I trust the world? • Feeding, abandonment • Virtues – HOPE

  7. Stage 2 • Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt • 2-4 years • Significant Relationship – Parents • Is it okay to be me? • Toilet training, clothing themselves • WILL

  8. Stage 3 • Initiative vs. Guilt • 4-5 years • Significant Relationship – Family • Is it okay for me to do, move and act? • Exploring, using tools or making art • PURPOSE

  9. Stage 4 • Industry vs. Inferiority • 5-12 years • Significant Relationship – Neighbors, School • Can I make it in the world of people and things? • School, sports • COMPETENCE

  10. Stage 5 • Identity vs. Role Confusion • 13-19 years • Significant Relationships – peers, role model • Who am I? What can I be? • Social relationships • FIDELITY

  11. Stage 6 • Intimacy vs. Isolation • 20-39 years • Significant relationship – friends, partners • Can I love? • Romantic Relationships • LOVE

  12. Stage 7 • Generativity vs. Stagnation • 40-64 years • Significant relationships – household, workmates • Can I make my life count? • Work, parenthood • CARE

  13. Stage 8 • Ego Integrity vs. Despair • 65 – Death • Significant Relationship – Mankind, My Kind • Is it okay to have been me? • Reflection on life • WISDOM

  14. Your assignment • I want you to answer the questions… • WHO AM I? • Write a three paragraphs describing yourself, your personality, and answering the great question…who am I? • Be sure to include what level of identity status you are at and do not rush it! Take your time

  15. Stage 5 of Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory • Stage 5 of 8 • Identity vs. role confusion • Question: Who am I? • A person tries to find their identity, while still trying to fit in • Ages: 13-18 • Ego Quality: Fidelity

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