Defense Mechanisms Theory of Motivation
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confusion may come because of the coercion to choose a partner, ideology, and belief and it will bring him into a weak identity.
6 Intimacy vs. Isolation
A young adult will face a problem in this stage when an intimacy against an isolation. He will achieve an intimacy when he is able to develop his
responsibility toward his family. Furthermore, the feeling of being loved by his parents, family, and closest people influence his identity where he is able to love
and get closer to others. On the contrary, a young adult will be difficult to interact with others in
the society when the feeling of being loved does not exist in his childhood. He tends to avoid getting closer to others or making a deep social interaction with
others. Furthermore, he chooses to make some adventures with new people without getting closer to them.
7 Generativity vs. Stagnation
This stage-middle age is a stage when an adult opens his mind to give a positive contribution for the world and young generation. Generativity is not only
found in parents but also in an adult who concerns himself to make a better place for the young generation to live and work. The opposite of generativity is
stagnation, where an individual thinks if he is not able to give any contribution for a better life. He tends to feel bored and unhappy during his life and he also feels
pity for himself. Sometimes, he loves himself very much so that he feels anxious and he only thinks of his welfare.
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Ego Integrity vs. Despair It is the last stage of an individual when ego integrity against despair. He
will respect his past and his life so that he will make his existence meaningful in this world. Furthermore, he creates a harmony between his life and people around
him. The ego integrity brings him into happiness so that he will be so happy to face his life. The opposite of ego integrity is despair, when an adult often feels
sorry for what he has done in the past. He often feels desperate and rejects his real life because he thinks he has missed many good chances in his life.