Year: 2015
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study introduces the possibility of the $9^{th}$ stage by Joan Erikson by adding Erikson's original theory of the $8^{th}$ stage and validates the gerotranscendece scale in later life. For this, 10 items from Erikson's scale was examined and the relationships among gerotranscendence, ego-integrity, and wisdom were examined using a sample of 244 elderly individuals over the age of 60. According to the results, the measurement of gerotranscendence based on Erikson was applicable to the Korean sample. In addition, ego-integrity and wisdom influenced gerotranscendence in later life. Based on these results, the validity of gerotranscedence, psychosocial development in the $9^{th}$ stage, discussed and the utility of Erikson's theory is emphasized.
Author: Jeong-Shin An
Institution: Pusan National University
Language: English
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
Funder: Pusan National University
OpenAlex ID: W2011087716