Development Stages in Middle & Late Adolescence

Summary

This discussion delves into the developmental stages of middle and late adolescence, contrasting various theories and highlighting Erikson's eight stages of psychosocial development. It emphasizes the importance of resolving crises at each stage to foster healthy growth. The talk also touches on emerging adulthood, the ability to understand abstract concepts, and the reckless behaviors common in adolescents. It concludes with advice for Filipino adolescents to develop courage, self-esteem, and critical thinking, as well as to embrace a healthy lifestyle and strong values.

Takeaways

• 📚 The script discusses the development stages in middle and late adolescence, emphasizing the differences in theories about these stages.
• 🔄 The concept of 'emerging adulthood' is introduced, suggesting that early 20s can be seen as a second puberty where individuals still grapple with adolescent issues.
• 🧬 Erikson's theory of psychosocial development is highlighted, detailing eight stages of life, each characterized by a crisis that needs resolution for healthy development.
• 👶 The first stage of infancy focuses on the crisis of trust versus mistrust, influenced by parental presence and support.
• 🏃‍♂️ The stage of early childhood (18 months to three years) deals with autonomy versus shame and doubt, where overprotective parenting can hinder independence.
• 🚀 Late childhood introduces the crisis of initiative versus guilt, where children begin to express aspirations and need guidance to avoid developing a sense of guilt.
• 📚 School age is marked by the crisis of industry versus inferiority, where academic and social comparisons can affect self-esteem.
• 🌐 Adolescence is characterized by the crisis of identity versus role confusion, a critical period for self-discovery and resisting negative peer influence.
• 💑 Young adulthood involves the crisis of intimacy versus isolation, where forming deep relationships is key to avoiding feelings of loneliness.
• 🌱 Adulthood's crisis is generativity versus stagnation, where sharing knowledge and nurturing others is contrasted with self-centeredness and lack of contribution to society.
• 👴 Old age brings the crisis of integrity versus despair, a reflection on life's accomplishments and the potential for regret or fulfillment.
• 💡 Adolescents should acquire skills such as courage, self-esteem, media literacy, social awareness, healthy lifestyle, and spiritual development to navigate life's crises effectively.

Q & A

What are the three stages of adolescence according to Corpus Italia in the Filipino setting?

The three stages of adolescence according to Corpus Italia in the Filipino setting are early, middle, and late adolescence.

What is the emerging concept in psychology referred to as 'emerging adulthood'?

Emerging adulthood is a concept in psychology that observes the early 20s as a period similar to a second puberty, where individuals may not feel fully in adulthood but continue to grapple with adolescent issues.

Who is Erik Erikson and what is his main contribution to psychology?

Erik Erikson is a renowned theorist known for his theories of personality development. His main contribution is the eight stages of psychosocial development, which helps in understanding the stages of human growth and the crises that need to be resolved at each stage.

What is the significance of successfully resolving the crises in Erikson's stages of development?

Successfully resolving the crises in Erikson's stages of development is significant because it allows individuals to develop values and virtues. Failing to resolve a crisis can lead to negative behaviors and hindered personal development.

What is the crisis during the stage of infancy according to Erikson's theory?

The crisis during the stage of infancy is 'trust versus mistrust,' which revolves around the question of whether one can trust the world or not, largely influenced by the presence and responsiveness of parents.

Why is it important for parents not to be overprotective during the stage of early childhood according to the script?

It is important for parents not to be overprotective during early childhood to prevent the development of shame and doubt in children. Overprotection may lead to a lack of self-confidence and an inability to trust one's own abilities.

What is the crisis during the stage of late childhood and what are its implications?

The crisis during the stage of late childhood is 'initiative versus guilt.' It implies that children at this stage are encouraged to have aspirations for the future, but too much initiative without guilt can lead to negative behaviors, while too much guilt can result in perfectionism.

What are the consequences of not resolving the crisis of 'industry versus inferiority' during the school age stage?

Failing to resolve the crisis of 'industry versus inferiority' can result in feelings of inadequacy and the inability to persevere through challenges, as well as the development of a sense of inferiority compared to others.

What is the crisis during adolescence according to Erikson's theory and what does it involve?

The crisis during adolescence is 'identity versus role confusion.' It involves the struggle of figuring out one's self-identity and direction in life, with the risk of confusion and indecisiveness if not successfully resolved.

What are some of the key skills that an adolescent should develop according to the script?

Key skills that an adolescent should develop include courage to stand up against negative peer influence, self-esteem, critical thinking about media influence, involvement in social issues, embracing a healthy lifestyle, and developing spirituality or values.