Question

Discuss and explain Erikson’s theory of generatively versus stagnation and which path do you feel you entering. Must have one academic quote, 2 APA citations, and be at least 300 words in APA format.

Answer 1

• “Hope is both the earliest and the most indispensable virtue inherent in the state of being alive. If life is to be sustained hope must remain, even where confidence is wounded, trust impaired.” ? Erik H. Erikson
• "The only thing that can save us as a species is seeing how we're not thinking about future generations in the way we live".
• Generativity versus stagnation is the seventh of eight stages of Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. This stage takes place during middle adulthood between the ages of approximately 40 and 65.
• During this time, adults strive to create or nurture things that will outlast them; often by parenting children or contributing to positive changes that benefit other people. Contributing to society and doing things to benefit future generations are important needs at the generativity versus stagnation stage of development.
• Generativity refers to "making your mark" on the world through caring for others as well as creating and accomplishing things that make the world a better place.
• Stagnation refers to the failure to find a way to contribute. These individuals may feel disconnected or uninvolved with their community and with society as a whole.
• Those who are successful during this phase will feel that they are contributing to the world by being active in their home and community.Those who fail to attain this skill will feel unproductive and uninvolved in the world.
• Some key characteristics of generativity include making commitments to other people, developing relationships with family, mentoring others and contributing to the next generation.
• Some characteristics of stagnation include being self-centered, failing to get involved with others, not taking an interest in productivity, no efforts to improve the self and placing one's concerns over above all else.
• It is at this point in life that some people might experience what is often referred to as a "midlife crisis." People might reflect back on their accomplishments and consider their future trajectory and feel regret. In some cases this might involve regretting missed opportunities such as going to school, pursuing a career or having children.
• The kind of life that i am leading currently,working i.e.doing a job and also contributing to the society in small ways by supporting causes on small levels and just traveling different places and meeting different people,having good positive relationships with friends and family.I am pretty content with life,so therefore I feel I wont stagnant once I reach my 40s.