In the beginning of this chapter the author discusses two
major theories by both Erikson and Maslow. Just to discuss Erikson’s stages of
adulthood a little bit, his theory begins with Identity Versus Role Confusion
is basically dealing with identity concerns which can be a long term issue
with all of throughout our lives. This involves collaboration between values
and traditions from childhood, with their current social context. There are four types of identity that we are continuously
plagued by us during are adult life are sexual/gender, vocational/work,
religious/ spiritual, and political/ethnic. I honestly have to stay that I agree
with Erikson because throughout our lives we are faced with so many different situation
and were always changing.
The second
stage in his adulthood theory is Intimacy Versus Isolation. This stage discusses
adults seeking intimacy and or a close, reciprocal connection with another
human being. Erikson elaborates saying that intimacy is mutual and is not
self-absorbing, in other words adults need to devote time and energy to one another.
Isolation generally happens when divorce or death interrupts intimate
relationships. While ideally I know that we all crave for someone to share our
lives with not all of us ends up how we envision it with that special person. The
way how society is going a lot of people are considered isolate but the cause
is not by death or divorce but just the way of life. Not that much people are
concerned with settling with just one person.
The third
stage is Generosity Versus Stagnation deals with adults needing to take
care of the next generation by raising their own children, mentoring, teaching
or helping younger people. At first the stage focused on and parenthood but
later involved other ways to achieve generativity. Adults extend beyond their household to their
culture and their generation with ongoing care and creativity and sacrifice. This
is an interesting concept I have seen such things done before especially on the
cultural side of it and actually admire the way how people go about caring for
others.
This
the last stage in this theory it’s the Integrity Versus Despair which
deals with integrity and the importance of it. According to Erikson integrity
and the goal of combating prejudice and helping all humanity was too important
to be left to the elderly. He also thought that t each person’s entire life
could be directed towards connecting a personal journey with the historical and
cultural purpose of human society , the ultimate achievement of integrity. This is a wonderful way to live one’s life. Its
always a great thing to give a helping had to those in need no matter what. Helping
others is a great feeling
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