From an eriksonian perspective, the desire to "live on" after we have died and to those younger than ourselves so that the effects of our time on earth will be evident when we are gone best describes the psychosocial crisis of

This refers to generativity. According to this theory individuals look beyond themselves and attempt to continue their lives through others. They often do this by nurturing others around them by being their mentors. This stage usually takes place between 40 and 65. If individuals at this stage do not achieve generativity, it often leads to stagnation.