Reflect on and explain Erik Erikson’s stage of Integrity vs. Despair. How does it relate to self-theories of development in late adulthood? How does it impact life views and the eventuality of death? Why are social relationships with adult children, grandchildren and others (friends/community) important in this stage of development? What if social relationships are few or not present and how might that impact the aging process and/or the potential for elder abuse?
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