Erik Erikson's psychosocial developmental theory (1950, 1968) was a response to Freud's reductionistic views of the human personality. For Erikson, all people have an essence, including the ...

Back when Erikson first came out with this theory, it was revolutionary. This was the first truly lifespan theory of development, describing essential phases of growth right up until the end-of-life.

This book presents a comprehensive collection of transformative theories that delve into the practicalities of personal growth, societal change, and global improvement. It is both a guide and a ...

Q: Does Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development have any relevance today? A: Yes. Erikson’s theory is still relevant today as it was when it was first developed over seven decades ago.

A Way of Looking at Things: Selected Papers from 1930 to 1980 By Erik Erikson Edited by Stephen Schlien Norton, 782 pages, $19.95 Erik Erikson has had the greatest impact on our understanding of ...

According to Erik Erikson, a famous Harvard psychologist, there are eight different stages in our lives in which we are faced with two different paths. These paths determine our psychological and ...

An analysis of Erikson's developmental model of the eight ages is presented, based on a generative rule approach to developmental theories. First, a set of rules generating descriptions of the ...

We discuss various approaches to nonviolent conflict resolution and specifically the views of Gene Sharp and Erik Erikson as developed in their recent books on the subject. Both authors have in common ...