generativityn.
/ˌdʒɛn(ə)rəˈtɪvᵻti/, U.S. /ˌdʒɛn(ə)rəˈtɪvᵻdi/ Chiefly Psychology.
The fact or quality of contributing positively to society through activities such as nurturing, teaching, and creating.
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1951 E. H. Erikson Childhood & Society vii. 231 The discussion of intimacy versus isolation has already included a further nuclear conflict..generativity versus stagnation.
1975 Jrnl. Marriage & Family 37 414 The unlocking of innate response mechanisms by one's own infant is deeply fulfilling. On another level, the opportunity to develop the sense of generativity..leads to further satisfaction.
1987 N.Y. Times Mag. 1 Mar. 14/1 Self-absorption involves narcissism,..while generativity is the acting out of one's responsibilities to the world, such as feeding the starving.
2004 Jrnl. Palliative Care (Nexis) 20 134 The creation of a tangible product that will live beyond the patient acknowledges the importance of generativity as a salient dignity issue.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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