POLICIOS, SHARMAINE ANNE M.

BSN 3Y2 – 3A

ERIKSON’S 8 STAGES OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Stage 1: Trust vs. mistrust

Birth to 12–18 months old
She develop sense of trust with her parents. When I introduced her to auntie and auncle whom
she barely knows, she suddenly cried. Because babies prefer familiar adults especially their
parents, they might react to strangers by crying or fussing, going very quiet, looking fearful or
hiding. Fear of strangers usually becomes more intense at this stage. She is going through one of
her first emotional milestones called stranger anxiety.

Stage 2: Autonomy vs. shame and doubt

18 months to 3 years old
When she was 2 to 3, I let her pick whatever color she wanted to wear. I let her control the toilet
training so I could give her the feeling of independence. She insists on doing her own stuff, like
eating alone. She knows the toys she'd like to play with. She also had a food preferences.

Stage 3: Initiative vs. guilt

3 to 5 years old
I made her choose her friends. She interacts socially with other kids, and they do some activities
to explore. Their favorite game to play is bahay - bahayan because they are capable of doing the
job with their roles and planning how to do things.

Stage 4: Industry vs. inferiority

5 to 12 years old
When she performed tasks in school, their teacher gave them stars on the wrist, which is why she
always felt competent and happy to accomplish something. However, in her fourth grade, she
hesitated to raise her hand in class because she was unsure of herself. That’s why as a parent I
always cheer her in everything that she do.
Stage 5: Identity vs. confusion
12 to 18 years old
In her high school years, she has difficulty making decisions about what she wants to be in the
future. Earlier, she realized that she wanted to be a doctor to be able to help the poor and the
needy. As a mom, I guide and support whatever decisions she makes. I am always here for hire.
She always puts God and our family first, and she studies a lot.

Stage 6: Intimacy vs. isolation

18 to 40 years old
My daughter being a teenager, I understand how she develops intimacy with one another. That
she builds commitment with other people. I let her do stuff for herself so she wouldn't be able to
live alone.

Stage 7: Generativity vs. stagnation

40 to 65 years old
At this point in life, caring for others, like being a mother, is a tough job. However, learning to
do so will give her a sense of satisfaction in her life. Additional to this, cooperation within an
organization that can help other people is needed to be productive and motivated. It is also for
her personal growth.

Stage 8: Integrity vs. despair

Over 65 years old
One of the most difficult things to do is to think about your life whether it made sense or not. She
develops a sense of satisfaction and little regret upon retirement. She takes pride in what she has
accomplished in her life because she has been able to help her family and some of her loved
ones.