The young adult

- - The young adult has numerous stresses placed upon them through the route of development. Erikson has theorised developmental stages of growth into tasks. Of Eriksons' theoretical tasks, one task describes the theory of intimacy versus isolation. This task theory can be examined using the normative crisis model. The knowledge of developmental tasks of the young adult can be beneficial to the nurse especially associated with their ability to relate to the young adult. One …

…theory of development describes intimacy versus isolation to be the major issue for the young adult in personality development for the person in the twenty to forty years age ranges. In the tasks of this stage the young adult must resolve the issues to achieve growth and pass on to the next stage of development. The nurse should posses the ability to asses the development of the young adult and appropriately provide support and encouragement.