Psychosocial development theory: is an eight-stage theory of identity and psychosocial development articulated by Erik Erikson. Erik believed everyone must pass through eight stages of development over the life cycle: hope, will, purpose, competence, fidelity, love, care, and wisdom. Each stage is divided into age ranges from infancy to older adults.
(Source: Simmons, Staff. May 2014. Theories Used in Social Work Practice and Practice Methods. Retrieved from: https://socialwork.simmons.edu/theories-used-social-work-practice/)
Apply: When community developers come into a community, they should understand who there community is. This theory can help community developers understand where people may be at developmentally based on their age. It can help community developers figure out what age group can help them with certain community tasks and which age groups they should not ask for help from for certain tasks.
Adapt: This theory can be used in the educational system. For example, a kindergarten teacher should not expect a five year old to understand what wisdom is. The educational system needs to focus on what stage in development the students are in order for their educational experience to be beneficial.
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