Transcendence and Aging
The Secular Insights of Erikson and Maslow
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21176352 |
|---|---|
| Authors | William R Yount (Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Pages | 73-87 |
| Publication date | 2008-12-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1552-8030 • E-ISSN: 1552-8049 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15528030802265361 |
| OpenAlex | W2042591928 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 5 |
This article explores the relationship of Erik Erikson's psychosocial developmental theory and Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs to the needs of older persons for continued spiritual development. Both Erikson and Maslow added the spiritual concept transcendence to their theoretical formulations in their own later years. Tornstam's postulations regarding gereotranscendence, built upon Erikson's eighth stage is also examined
Developmental psychology · Erikson's stages of psychosocial development · Hierarchy · Maslow's hierarchy of needs · Political science · Psychoanalysis · Psychosocial · Psychotherapist · Self-Actualization · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Identity, Memory, and Therapy · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social Psychology
| Unique citing works | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,33 |
| Citation span | 2011 - 2023 (13) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |