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The Epigenetic Scheme of Erik Homburger Erikson

Considering the Epigenetic Scheme of Erik Homburger Erikson
Good models help thinking . . .

Considering the Epigenetic Scheme of Things and Heidi Glum
Be not glum.
If years are all that go into it, top model Heidi Glum (1971-) is in her 7th phase of life according to a scheme that was designed by Erik Erikson. In that life phase a tough stand to make relates to both generativity and self-absorption. Cindy Crawford has chosen generativity, hasn't she? Now, in the seventh life phase significant focus is directed to workmates or household relations, and a deep need to take care of (others) should emerge. Care would be fit. Good luck with that, Heidi.

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The Epigenetic Scheme of Erik Homburger Erikson

Stage (age)Psychosocial crisisSignificant relationsPsychosocial modalitiesPsychosocial virtuesMaladaptations and malignancies
1 (0-1) - infanttrust v mistrustmotherto get, to give in returnhope, faith sensory distortion - withdrawal
2 (2-3) - toddlerautonomy v shame and doubtparentsto hold on, to let gowill, determinationimpulsivity - compulsion
3 (3-6) - preschoolerinitiative v guiltfamilyto go after, to playpurpose, courageruthlessness - inhibition
4 (7-12 or so) - school-age childindustry v inferiorityneighbourhood and schoolto complete, to make things togethercompetencenarrow virtuosity - inertia
5 (12-18 or so) - adolescenceego-identity v role-confusionpeer groups, role modelsto be oneself, to share oneselffidelity, loyaltyfanaticism - repudiation
6 (the 20s) - young adultintimacy v isolationpartners, friendsto lose and find oneself in a anotherlovepromiscuity - exclusivity
7 (late 20s to 50's) - middle adultgenerativity v self-absorptionhousehold, workmatesto make be, to take care ofcareoverextension - rejectivity
8 (50s and beyond) - old adultintegrity v despairmankind or "my kind"to be, through having been, to face not being wisdomwisdompresumption - despair


A study of the table can pay very well.
      One or more of these stages may be involved in encounters.


Erik Homburger Erikson (1902-94)

The American psychoanalyst Erikson was born in Frankfurt am Main. His writings on individual identity conjunct with social developments and interactions influenced many, and became quite popular.
      While young, Erikson travelled around Europe and underwent training to become a psychoanalyst. In 1933 he emigrated to the United States. He sought to study how the ego, or consciousness, operates creatively in sane, well-ordered individuals.
      Influenced by studies among Native Americans, Erikson set forth a theory that all societies develop institutions to accommodate personality development but that the solutions to similar problems differ between different societies.
      His first major exposition on psychosocial development, Childhood and Society (1950), was ten years in the making. (1950). Erikson conceived eight stages of development, each confronting the individual with its own psychosocial demands. Personality development, says Erikson, takes place through a series of crises - I would say sensitive periods - that must be overcome - I would say successfully resolved - There is a series of such ongoing stages. The first five stages of his are heavily influenced by the theory of Freud. A successful outcome of one stage makes it easier to pass through the next stage without damage.
      Erikson applied his insights into human nature on historical figures like Gandhi and Martin Luther. He linked psychoanalysis to history, political science, philosophy, and theology.

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The epigenetic scheme is found in the first, good book:

      Bay: Erikson, Erik. Childhood and Society. Rev. ed. London: Vintage, 1995.
      Idr: Erikson, Erik. Identity, Youth, and Crisis. New York: Norton, 1968.
      Lin: Erikson, Erik. Livsringen sluttet. København: Reitzel, 1983.
      Lus: Erikson, Erik. Martin Luther som ung mann. Oslo: Gyldendal, 1970.
      Tlc: Erikson, Erik. The Life Cycle Completed. Extended version with new chapters by Joan Erikson. New York: Norton, 1997.
     
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