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Erickson's theory applied
My grandfather was born in East Tennessee in the Appalachian Mountains. He was the second oldest of 11 children and one of four to live to adulthood. In 1953 he came to Alaska to with his father to work the gold dredges operated by FE Company out of Fairbanks. After returning south to serve in the U.S. Army, he returned to Alaska and worked for 56 years with the Alaska Railroad. The last 26 of those years he served as a board member on the Board of Directors, retiring in April of 2021. -
Stage Three: Play Age, Initiative vs. Guilt (3–5 Years)
Age for Stage Three: 3 to 5 years
Conflict: Initiative vs. Guilt
Key activities: Asking questions, exploration and play
Virtue Gained: Purpose
Possible Outcome: Excessive guilt. During this stage children gain initiative from play. Initiative is gained from thinking for themselves, creating their own plans and then putting those plans in action. Guilt results from adults being overly critical or controlling. Children feel guilty for having thought or desires that garner criticism. -
Stage Five: Adolescence, Identity vs. Role Confusion (12–18 Years)
Age Range: 12 to 18
Conflict: Identity vs. Role Confusion
Key Activity: Experimenting with roles, peer influence, self-reflection
Virtue Gained: Fidelity
Possible Negative: A weak sense of identity In adolescence people are beginning to develop their identity and find their place in the world. This is achieved by exploring their ideas, values and goals. Role confusion results when one becomes uncertain of their place. They become overwhelmed, distressed and confused about their future. -
Stage Eight: Old Age, Ego Integrity vs. Despair (65+)
Age Range: 65 and up
Conflict: Ego Integrity vs. Despair
Key Activities: Acceptance of mortality, life review, and reflection on achievements
Virtue Gained: Wisdom
Possible Negative: Despair and regret During this stage people are searching for integrity. They are seeking to reinforce that they lived a worthy life and will leave behind a legacy. Despair results when they feel that their life wasn't fulfilled, or that they have unfinished business. They lack closure, and fear the end of life.