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The Intimacy versus Isolation conflict occurs following adolescence. At the start of this stage, identity versus role confusion is coming to an end, although it still lingers at the foundation of the stage. [33] The stage doesn't always involve a romantic relationship but includes the strong bonds with others being formed. [22]
According to Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development, a theory developed by psychologist Erik Erikson in the 1950s, there are eight stages of psychosocial development: trust versus mistrust ...
[1] This stage was developed by George Vaillant in 1977 and added to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, between intimacy vs. isolation and generativity vs. stagnation. [2] [3] This stage covers the ages of 25 to 35. [4] Vaillant contrasts career consolidation with self-absorption. [5]
Completing this stage leads to fidelity, an ability that Erikson described as useful to live by society's standards and expectations. [25] Maladaptation – fanaticism (e.g. self-important, extremist) Malignancy – repudiation (e.g. socially disconnected, cut-off) Stage 6 – Intimacy vs. Isolation (early adulthood)
Erik Homburger Erikson (born Erik Salomonsen; 15 June 1902 – 12 May 1994) ... Love: intimacy vs. isolation. This is the first stage of adult development. This ...
Erikson shows the importance of relationships by labeling this stage intimacy vs isolation. Intimacy suggests a process of becoming part of something larger than oneself by sacrificing in romantic relationships and working for both life and career goals. [136] Other examples include creating bonds of intimacy, sustaining friendships, and ...
A balance between intimacy and isolation makes love possible as we must know how to be alone in order to learn to truly love. Having a balanced stage 6 will help tremendously later in the coming stages when unwelcome or unexpected isolation surfaces, for example, the death of a spouse or a loved one (Erikson, Erikson, Kivnick 1986).
Erikson's eight stages consist of the following: [19] Trust vs. mistrust (infant) Autonomy vs. shame (toddlerhood) Initiative vs. guilt (preschooler) Industry vs. inferiority (young adolescent) Identity vs. role confusion (adolescent) Intimacy vs. isolation (young adulthood) Generativity vs. stagnation (middle adulthood) Ego integrity vs ...