{"id":24751,"date":"2024-05-07T20:36:28","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T20:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/essay-preparation-an-application-of-eriksons-psychosocial-theory-of-development\/"},"modified":"2024-05-07T20:36:28","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T20:36:28","slug":"essay-preparation-an-application-of-eriksons-psychosocial-theory-of-development","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/essay-preparation-an-application-of-eriksons-psychosocial-theory-of-development\/","title":{"rendered":"ESSAY PREPARATION An application of Erikson\u2019s psychosocial theory of development."},"content":{"rendered":"
\n

ESSAY PREPARATION<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n

An application of Erikson\u2019s
\npsychosocial theory of development.<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Essay description<\/u>:<\/p>\n

Erik Erikson proposed a theory of
\npsychosocial development which describes the progression of the individual
\nthrough eight life stages<\/span>, each of which
\npresents the individual with a particular psychosocial
\ndilemma or crisis<\/span>. <\/p>\n

Essay tasks<\/u>:<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>In this assignment you will be asked to introduce Erikson\u2019s theory<\/span>, to define the core concepts <\/span>(lifespan, epigenetic,
\npsychosocial crisis, virtue) which inform it, and to
\nidentify the various stages<\/span>. <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>You will be asked to apply
\nErikson\u2019s theory <\/span>by choosing ONE stage,
\ndefining it in depth, and applying it to a personal example from your life<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>You will be asked to offer a critique of the theory<\/span>, and to consider relevant
\nfactors within the South African context<\/span>.<\/p>\n

\n

ESSAY PREPARATION<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n

The assignment needs to be
\nno more than <\/span>1000 \u2013 1500 words in length <\/span>(excluding
\nreferences), with <\/span>1.5 line spacing, and 12pt Times New Roman font<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Draw on <\/span>readings
\nfrom your textbook <\/span>as well as the <\/span>additional readings <\/span>which have
\nbeen posted on Ulwazi to plan and write your assignment. You will be expected
\nto use <\/span>at least two references <\/span>in addition
\nto the textbook. <\/span><\/p>\n

Please make
\nuse of the outline in your course handout to help you to structure your
\nassignment. <\/span><\/p>\n

Remember
\nthat assignments need to be written in paragraph style, with full sentences, no
\nbullet points, numbers, or lists.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE: INTRODUCTION<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

INTRODUCTION<\/u>
\n\u2013 no more than 100 words<\/p>\n

1. Write a paragraph to introduce the
\ntopic and provide an overview of the structure of your discussion to follow.
\nYour introduction should begin with the overarching aim for your paper. Your
\nintroduction should not be longer than 100 words (5%)<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Briefly introduce the topic and the specific
\nstructure of the essay. <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Describe the aim of the essay<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Describe how the essay is organised based on the
\ncore argument (how you are achieving the aim) and outline the main themes
\ncovered in the essay<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Be engaging and clear<\/p>\n

Potential issues:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Your introduction is not
\nsufficiently clear<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>You have EITHER the aim
\nOR the outline of the essay or you didn\u2019t write an introductory paragraph. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Definitions, references
\nor quotes must NOT be included in the introduction at all.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE: <\/span><\/p>\n

BODY OF THE ESSAY<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

2. In no more than 300 – 400 words,
\nbriefly describe Erikson\u2019s theoretical approach to human development. Include a
\ndefinition of the core concepts which underlie the theory. Identify the eight
\nstages and their relevant psychosocial crisis (15%). <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Introduce Erikson\u2019s theory: in this section you
\nintroduce the reader to the core concepts and stages of the theory.<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>This part of the essay must provide an overview
\nof the theoretical concepts related to your discussion (viz. lifespan theory,
\nthe epigenetic principle, psychosocial crisis, virtue)<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>This part of the essay must include a brief
\ndefinition and description of each key term as it relates to the topic of
\ndiscussion as presented in the body of the essay to follow.<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>This must be based on an academic reading and on
\nthe use of correct terminology, definitions or explanation of key terms.<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>NOTE: No direct quotes. Make sure that in this
\nsection you give paraphrased definitions of key concepts, as well as
\nillustrating an understanding of this through a brief statement of how each
\nfactor influences behaviour.<\/p>\n

Potential
\nproblems: <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Giving definitions
\nor information that are almost (or totally) identical to the source. (this is
\nplagiarism) <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Definitions are too
\nshort and they are not coherently and cohesively connected. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Failed to identify
\nall relevant concepts as instructed. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Failed to identify
\nall stages and their psychosocial crisis<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>This section is not
\nclearly explained, not referenced, not well paraphrased, incomplete, or
\nirrelevant.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE: <\/span><\/p>\n

BODY OF THE ESSAY<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

3. In no more than 400-500 words,
\nselect ONE of the stages which you can apply to someone you personally know (it
\ncould be yourself). Outline this stage in detail, apply this stage to your
\npersonal example, and identify the contextual factors in South Africa which may
\nimpact the resolution or irresolution of this stage (45%). <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Describe ONE of Erikson\u2019s stages which you can
\napply to a personal example. Outline the characteristics of the stage,
\nincluding the psychosocial crisis and virtue.<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Identify someone you know (it could be
\nyourself), who is currently in this stage of development. Describe how they are
\nnegotiating this stage, and whether they are managing or not managing the
\npsychosocial crisis. <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>For example, if you are describing a 9-yr old,
\nthey will be in the stage of Industry vs Inferiority. Give some information
\nabout them which supports whether they have achieved the virtue of competence,
\nor whether they are struggling with inferiority. <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Consider your example within the South African
\ncontext, and describe which contextual factors may impact on whether or not
\nthey successfully resolve that stage. <\/p>\n

Potential
\nissues:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>The chosen stage is
\nnot comprehensively introduced<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>The chosen personal
\nexample does not fit with the stage which has been described<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Insufficient detail
\nis given about the personal example<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Too much information
\nis given about the personal example, and this section becomes anecdotal<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>There is
\ninsufficient exploration of the contextual factors which may impact the
\nresolution of the stage<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE: <\/span><\/p>\n

BODY OF THE ESSAY<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

4. In no more than100-200 words, critique the
\ntheory, identifying its strengths and weaknesses (20%)<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>In this section you are required to give a critical
\nanalysis of Erikson\u2019s theory, consider its strengths and its weaknesses<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Consider these within a contemporary South
\nAfrican context<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Remember: Critical evaluation entails
\nrecognition of both strengths and weaknesses in a theory<\/p>\n

Potential
\nissues:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>You have not
\nprovided any evaluation or did not attempt to reflect on the contributions or
\nlimitations of Erikson\u2019s understanding of psychosocial development. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Theoretical
\nevaluation is based on your own opinion without empirical support or a
\nreference to an appropriate academic source.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE: CONCLUSION<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

5. In no more than 100 words, conclude your
\nessay by highlighting important points that you have presented (5%)<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>At the end of the essay it is necessary to
\nprovide a concluding statement of how the discussion addressed the topic and
\nrelated theoretical reflection presented. The conclusion should briefly
\nhighlight important aspects of this theory of psychosocial development in
\nrelation to your discussion, critical evaluation, and argument presented in the
\nbody of the essay.<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>No
\nquotations, references, definitions, opinion, or anecdotal evidence to be
\nincluded in the conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n

Ideal:
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

You
\nhave written a conclusion paragraph that briefly explains how the essay has
\nachieved its aims. It should be coherent and close the argument and focus on
\nthe essay topic and preceding discussion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Potential
\nproblems:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>There is a last
\nparagraph but it doesn\u2019t conclude the discussion(e.g. you explained what you
\nhave done but not what the main take-home idea is). <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>You are too vague or
\nthere is no concluding paragraph at all. You have given a formulaic closure to
\nyour essay or just your own opinion. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Final paragraph is
\nunrelated to topic or is still part of the essay<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE: <\/span><\/p>\n

REFERENCES<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

6. Attach a separate page listing the
\nreferences you have used to comple your assignment.  <\/span>All references must be in APA 7th format and
\nthe title of the page must be \u201cReferences\u201d, NOT Bibliography (in-text
\nreferencing, 5%; reference list 5%) <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Do not number references or create a bulleted
\nlist of references. Use the same order of authors as presented in the source.
\nEnsure that authors\u2019 names and surnames are correctly spelled! Ensure that you
\nprovide the date of a reference every time you use it in the body of the essay.<\/p>\n

Ideal:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>You have followed
\nAPA guidelines to the letter.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>You show that you
\nunderstand the importance of appropriate in-text referencing and appropriate
\nreferencing list.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>You understand the
\ntype of sources you are using and you are able to show that by means of good
\nAPA formatting.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>You have not
\nplagiarised or used AI. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>You have minor or no
\ntyping errors. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Authors\u2019 names are
\ncorrect.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Your writing style
\nis coherent and organised.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>You have used and
\nreferenced at least five sources, including the textbook.<\/span><\/p>\n

Potential problems:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>You struggled following
\nthe APA guideline and did not give sufficient time to ensuring that your
\nreferencing is correct<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE: <\/span><\/p>\n

ESSAY FORMAT<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Length: 1500 words (excluding references)<\/p>\n

Line spacing: 1.5, Font: 12pt Times New
\nRoman<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>NO QUOTATIONS: Only paraphrasing may be used; no
\ndirect quotations(i.e. use your own words).<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Write in full sentenced, paragraph style. Do not
\nuse any bullets, lists, personalised abbreviations or personalised acronyms nor
\nnumbers (4 instead of \u201cfour\u201d).<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>All definitions, theoretical claims, factual
\nstatements and theoretical evaluations must be very clearly referenced at the
\nsame place it is used in the essay, not only at the end of a paragraph.<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>No Secondary Referencing\/Citing: Only reference
\nto the actual source you are reading, do not reference to another author\/source
\nin that same article if you have not read it and have therefore not used it for
\nyour essay. DO NOT reference lectures or lecture notes<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Do not include any additional information (such
\nas other theories of development) which is not asked, as this will cause you to
\nexceed the word limit and digress from the topic and essay tasks, causing you
\nto lose marks.<\/p>\n

\n

ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE: <\/span><\/p>\n

ESSAY FORMAT<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Do not reference any anecdotal sources (hearsay
\nor personal observation or personal experience)or personal opinion. <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Avoid the use of the first person in this
\nassignment,  <\/span>EXCEPT when referring to
\nyour personal example. Ensure that all statements and claims are supported by
\nempirical evidence in reference to an academic source.<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Never reference to the course slides or lecture
\ncontent, or other non-academic sources (dictionaries, encyclopaedias,
\nmagazines\u2026). <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Read the textbook and course readings for
\nreferencing of concepts & claims. <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Use only formal language and appropriate
\nacademic terminology. Avoid the use of colloquial terms or conversational
\nlanguage e.g. \u201cAdolescent\u201d as opposed to \u201cteenager\u201d or \u201c\u2019tween\u201d, \u201cNeonate\u201d vs.
\n\u201cbaby\u201d, \u201cChildren\u201d vs. kids, \u201cearly childhood\u201d vs. toddler, \u201cmiddle childhood\u201d
\nvs. younger children …<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>PLEASE NOTE: Additional diagrams, media or
\nimages are to be attached AFTER the reference list and may only be used for
\nillustrative purposes as this will NOT form part of the marking scope for the
\nwritten assignment. <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Write in full-sentenced, normal paragraph format
\nthroughout the essay. Do not use bullets, numbers, lists, or tables in the body
\nof your essay.<\/p>\n

\n

ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE: <\/span><\/p>\n

PREPARING TO WRITE<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Essay reading<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>In order to answer the essay question, read the
\navailable articles, textbook chapter\/section related to the topic and tasks of
\nthis assignment<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Selected articles have been provided along with
\nthe course outline which you should use to initiate, present and consolidate
\nyour argument. You do not need to use more than these but may if you wish.<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>A minimum of FIVE academic sources are to be
\nconsulted for this essay (This includes your textbook which may be ONE of these
\nfour sources). <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>You may use more than five sources ONLY if it is
\nwell-integrated = evidence of reading and understanding it, not just one
\ncitation to increase references (inflated referencing)<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>You may include other journal articles. This
\nmust be drawn from published peer-reviewed journals available through the
\nuniversity library portal or online academic sources such as Google Scholar, African
\nJournals Online (AJOL), HSRC (www.hsrc.ac.za), MRC (www.mrc.ac.za), NRF
\n(www.nrf.ac.za), Child Guage, or other such recognised academic and
\nresearch-based publications in the relevant area of Psychology (E.G. Science
\nDirect\u2026)<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Use the following references: <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Alberts, C. & Durrheim, K. (2018). Future
\nDirection of Identity Research in a Context of Political Struggle: A Critical
\nAppraisal of Erikson. Identity: An International Journal of Theory and
\nResearch. 18(4), 295 \u2013 305, DOI: 
\n<\/span>10.1080\/15283488.2018.1523727<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Batra, S. (2013). The Psychosocial Development
\nof Children: Implications for Education and Society \u2014 Erik Erikson in Context.
\nContemporary Education in Dialogue. 10(2) 249 \u2013 278.<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Jacobs, C. & Collair, L. (2017). Adolescent
\nidentity formation in the context of vocationally oriented special needs
\nschools. South African Journal of Education, 37 (3) 1 \u2013 10.<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Sokol, Justin T. (2009). Identity Development
\nThroughout the Lifetime: An Examination of Eriksonian Theory. Graduate Journal
\nof Counseling Psychology 1(2).
\nhttps:\/\/epublications.marquette.edu\/gjcp\/vol1\/iss2\/14<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Syed, M. & Fish, F. (2018) Revisiting Erik
\nErikson\u2019s Legacy on Culture, Race, and Ethnicity, Identity, 18(4), 274-283,
\nDOI: 10.1080\/15283488.2018.1523729<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Thom, D. & Coetzee, H. (2004) Identity
\ndevelopment of South African adolescents in a democratic society. Society in
\nTransition 35 (1), 183-193, DOI: 10.1080\/21528586.2004.10419113 To link to this
\narticle: https:\/\/doi.org\/<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Thompson, F., Fourie, J. & Sedibe, M.
\n(2018). In a Privileged World: The Psychosocial Experiences of Underprivileged
\nAdolescent Girls in a High Fee Independent Gauteng Private School. Alternation
\nSpecial Edition 23, 84 \u2013 107. DOI
\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.29086\/2519-5476\/2018\/sp23a5<\/p>\n

\u2022        
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\u2022        
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