Erik H. Erikson and Intimacy vs. Isolation (Psychosocial

Erik H. Erikson and Intimacy vs. Isolation (Psychosocial Stages of Development)

Intimacy vs. Isolation is the stage of the young adult (ages 20 to mid-30â€™s), according to Eriksonâ€™s â€œEight Ages of Man.â€ During this stage, we are eager to fuse our identities (solidified in the previous stageâ€”Identity vs. Role Confusion) with others. On the other hand, those unsure of their identities may avoid this fusion.

If everything goes well, he or she will reach â€œtrue intimacy.â€ If something hinders this progress (e.g., incest), that person may isolate him- or herself from closeness with others. The difference between â€œintimacyâ€ and â€œintimaciesâ€ is also explored.
Country USA
Manufacturer Critical Mass Publications
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2012-05-16
Format Kindle eBook

Erik H. Erikson and Intimacy vs. Isolation (Psychosocial Stages of Development)