Generativity vs. Stagnation

Generativity vs. Stagnation (Erik Erikson, 1960s) – the seventh stage of Psychosocial Development Theory, spanning approximately the early-40s to the mid-60s, during which the adult should develop a sense of accomplishment by, e.g., seeing children grow into adults, mentoring, effecting positive change, and/or creating things that will outlast them. If one is unsuccessful during this stage, one may be left with a sense of futility, stagnation, or lack of purpose.

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Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2022). “Generativity vs. Stagnation” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.