Joan has only one child, but now that Joan has turned 43, she resents the neediness of the child. Joan wishes she could be flying off to Mexico for the winter with her friends instead of staying home to supervise her daughter's homework. Erikson would say that Joan is experiencing:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Erikson's theory of psychosocial development suggests that during middle adulthood, individuals face the crisis of generativity vs. stagnation. Joan's resentment and desire for a different lifestyle indicate a struggle with stagnation, as she is not finding fulfillment in her current role and responsibilities.

Joan Has Only One Child, but Now That Joan Has