In a longitudinal study of Smith College women, the desire for ________ increased as the participants aged from their thirties to their fifties.

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, generativity is the desire to give back to society and leave a positive impact, and it typically becomes more prevalent during middle adulthood (ages 40-65). Therefore, the increasing desire for generativity in the Smith College women as they aged from their thirties to their fifties aligns with this developmental stage.

In a Longitudinal Study of Smith College Women, the Desire