Midlife transition

The Role of Generativity Versus Stagnation in Middle Adulthood Name: Affiliation: Course: Instructor: Date The Role of Generativity Versus Stagnation in Middle Adulthood Middle adulthood, which commonly ranges from forty to sixty-five years, is a significant developmental period. According to Erik Erikson's theory, this period is characterized by Generativity versus stagnation (Brett, 2023). Generativity means work, raising children, and involvement in the community, while Capacity for stagnation refers to a lack of purpose, hence self-preoccupation. Intelligence is the most important of the various elements that define skills at this stage. Fluid intelligence, which refers to the ability to think quickly and learn new information, typically declines with age. In contrast, crystallized intelligence, the accumulation of knowledge and skills gained over time, tends to increase or remain stable. Mentoring and problem-solving are part of the crystallized intelligence that makes it possible to be generative through teaching others (Doroudi, 2022). On the other hand, stagnation may develop if people experience...