Erikson Ego Integrity Vs Despair. In this stage, the individual reflects on the life he or she has lived and may develop either integrity—a sense of satisfaction in having lived a good life and the ability to approach death with equanimity. 'ego integrity versus despair' in.

This stage includes, “ a retrospective accounting of one’s life to date; How much one embraces life as having been well lived, as opposed to regretting missed opportunities,” (erikson, 1982, p. At the same time, late life brings reasons for.