Fixation at this stage can result in immaturity and an inability to form fulfilling relationships as an adult. This stage is important in the development of social and communication skills and self-confidence.Īs with the other psychosexual stages, Freud believed that it was possible for children to become fixated or "stuck" in this phase. This energy is still present, but it is sublimated into other areas such as intellectual pursuits and social interactions. The latent period is a time of exploration in which the sexual energy is repressed or dormant. The stage begins around the time that children enter school and become more concerned with peer relationships, hobbies, and other interests. The development of the ego and superego contributes to this period of calm. Children develop social skills, values, and relationships with peers and adults outside of the family.
The Latent Period Age Range: 6 to Puberty Erogenous Zone: Sexual Feelings Are Inactiveĭuring this stage, the superego continues to develop while the id's energies are suppressed.
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