Master Erikson’s Theory Of Psychosocial Development - Stage 5 (Adolescent) with Picmonic for Nursing RN

In the process of defining who we are and developing an identity for ourselves, we attempt to find where and how we belong with others during adolescence. Learning how we fit in with other people and how we interact in social relationships is an important step towards developing romantic relationships in the the next stage, during early adulthood.

Fidelity involves the ability to commit one’s self to others and accepting others, even when there may be ideological differences. Fidelity and devotion are necessary to freely associate with others, and they are concepts based on loyalty, social and interpersonal integrity, personal standards and dignity.

Fundamentally, the genital stage would be compared to puberty. Hormonal and physical changes in the adolescent’s body cause a surge in sexual thoughts, feelings and behavior. This is the time of adolescent sexual experimentation. The successful resolution after this stage would be settling down in a loving relationship with another person.