Stages Of Life Span Development
CONTENTS PAGE
Introduction…
Page 2
1.1Life Span Development…
1.2Psychological theory…
Page 4
2.1 Life Experiences…
Page 6
2.2 Transition and Loss…
Page 8
3 Individual Behaviours…
Page 9
3.1 Strengths and Weaknesses…
Page 11
References…
Human development and behaviour
INTRODUCTION
Throughout this case study I will be looking at the human behaviour and development. I will be using different theorists and their theories accompanied with a case study involving different people at different stages of life span.
(1.1)LIFESPAN DEVLOPMENT
During your life you are expected to go through a number of stages infancy 0-2 years (Sarah 6 months), childhood 2-12 years (Alex 7 Years), adolescence 13-19 (Leyla years), adulthood19-60 (Sami 20 years, Tahir …show more content…
These stages are trust vs mistrust (0-2 years), Autonomy vs Shame and doubt (2-3 years), Initiative vs Guilt (3-6 years), Industry vs Inferiority (6-12 years), Identity vs Role Confusion (13-19 years), Intimacy vs Isolation (19-40), Generativity vs Stagnation (40-60) and Ego-Integrity vs Despair (60 years+).
Using Eric Erickson’s theory of life span we are able to explain the development stage that Jane at the age of 25 years is at and see the stage of conflict Erickson believes she must overcome this will be generativity vs stagnation. While using Erickson’s theory we can determine that what he sees as the right circumstances for Jane to develop a positive identity are being denied by this main factor, For example Erickson says at her age with the right circumstances she would be able to develop a positive sense of identity, although with Jane her partner peter is holding her back by saying that when she gets the job in care that she wants he will not look after the children as that is a woman’s job which gives of a negative stereotype and as they cannot afford childcare she cannot pursue the …show more content…
In the case study Jack of 80 years has been moved into a care home due to dementia and has been complaining to his wife about the carers, how they leave him alone for large periods of the day and do not take sufficient time to interact or give him warm dinners. This is a key weakness that is identified in Erickson’s evaluation. He explains it as “interactions in a care setting may be brief and superficial and workers may not be able to get to know the service user well enough and work with them in any detail”. This does not mean it is acceptable the way Jack is feeling or being treated, but is seen as a flaw within the care
Introduction…
Page 2
1.1Life Span Development…
1.2Psychological theory…
Page 4
2.1 Life Experiences…
Page 6
2.2 Transition and Loss…
Page 8
3 Individual Behaviours…
Page 9
3.1 Strengths and Weaknesses…
Page 11
References…
Human development and behaviour
INTRODUCTION
Throughout this case study I will be looking at the human behaviour and development. I will be using different theorists and their theories accompanied with a case study involving different people at different stages of life span.
(1.1)LIFESPAN DEVLOPMENT
During your life you are expected to go through a number of stages infancy 0-2 years (Sarah 6 months), childhood 2-12 years (Alex 7 Years), adolescence 13-19 (Leyla years), adulthood19-60 (Sami 20 years, Tahir …show more content…
These stages are trust vs mistrust (0-2 years), Autonomy vs Shame and doubt (2-3 years), Initiative vs Guilt (3-6 years), Industry vs Inferiority (6-12 years), Identity vs Role Confusion (13-19 years), Intimacy vs Isolation (19-40), Generativity vs Stagnation (40-60) and Ego-Integrity vs Despair (60 years+).
Using Eric Erickson’s theory of life span we are able to explain the development stage that Jane at the age of 25 years is at and see the stage of conflict Erickson believes she must overcome this will be generativity vs stagnation. While using Erickson’s theory we can determine that what he sees as the right circumstances for Jane to develop a positive identity are being denied by this main factor, For example Erickson says at her age with the right circumstances she would be able to develop a positive sense of identity, although with Jane her partner peter is holding her back by saying that when she gets the job in care that she wants he will not look after the children as that is a woman’s job which gives of a negative stereotype and as they cannot afford childcare she cannot pursue the …show more content…
In the case study Jack of 80 years has been moved into a care home due to dementia and has been complaining to his wife about the carers, how they leave him alone for large periods of the day and do not take sufficient time to interact or give him warm dinners. This is a key weakness that is identified in Erickson’s evaluation. He explains it as “interactions in a care setting may be brief and superficial and workers may not be able to get to know the service user well enough and work with them in any detail”. This does not mean it is acceptable the way Jack is feeling or being treated, but is seen as a flaw within the care