Glossary G
Glossary G
generalized social phobia refers to a severe form of social phobia in which the subject fears most social situations, is afraid to meet or talk with new people, avoids contact with anyone outside his or her family, and finds it extremely difficult to attend school, participate in recreational activities, or socialize at all.
Generativity refers to the capacity to contribute to the quality of life for future generations. A sense of Generativity is attained toward the end of middle adulthood. Generativity moreover, refers to the interest in establishing and guiding the next generation; maintaining productivity in one's life and projects; typically involves reassessing or re-evaluating the meaning and direction of one's life, conserving or considering prospects for continuation or enduring value in one's legacies, and preparation through efforts to put one's affairs in order In Erikson’s theory, Generativity is being productive by helping others in order to ensure the continuation of society by guiding the next generation.
- Generativity vs. stagnation (25-65 yrs) : Englisch: Erik Erikson 's Theory of Psychosocial Development stages
Generativity vs.