The Latency Stage: Freud’s Period of Sexual Dormancy, Sublimation & Social Development
The latency stage is the fourth phase of Sigmund Freud’s psychosexual development theory, spanning from approximately age 6 until the onset of puberty. Unlike the earlier stages, the latency period is characterized by the repression of sexual impulses. During this time, the child’s libido is dormant, and their energy is redirected into “asexual” activities such as schoolwork, hobbies, and developing...