Glossary G
Glossary G
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.
Genetic counseling refers to advice concerning the probabilities that a couple's children will show genetic abnormalities.