6th Stage of Erickson's Timeline, Intimacy versus Isolation

  • 6th Stage, Intimacy versus Isolation

    Margaret (age 20) is married with four children.
    The 6th stage of Erickson’s theory is intimacy versus isolation. This stage occurs during young adulthood between the ages of 19 and 40.
    The central conflict at this stage of life centers on forming intimate, loving relationships with individuals. A struggle at this stage can result in feelings of loneliness and isolation.