Question

3. In what stage of Erikson’s psychosocial theory are you currently in? In what stage are your friends? Your parents? Provide evidence to support your reasoning.

Answer 1

The current psychosocial stage I am currently in is Intimacy Vs Isolation.

This stage encompasses between 18 to 40 years. In this stage, people experience a strong conflict between intimacy i.e building a strong relationship and Isolation i.e having an unsuccessful relationship or being alone. People in this stage experience a strong urge to form a relationship. Inability to establish a relationship gives rise to the feeling of loneliness. Successful completion of this stage led to the formation of a romantic relationship and building a family and the potential negative outcomes are promiscuity or loneliness.

My friends are also at the same stage.

My parent is in the stage of Generativity Vs Stagnation. Where the parents are experiencing a conflict between unconditional giving and selfishness.