Older adults who look back on their lives with regrets and wish they could relive their lives have not successfully resolved Erikson's psychosocial crisis of____________.

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In Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the final stage is ego integrity versus despair, which occurs in late adulthood. Those who successfully resolve this conflict feel a sense of satisfaction with their life and accept death as a natural part of the life cycle. However, those who have unresolved regrets and feel a sense of despair may struggle with a sense of meaninglessness and feel that their life was not well-lived.

Older Adults Who Look Back on Their Lives with Regrets