generativity
noun
gen·er·a·tiv·i·ty
ˌjen-(ə-)rə-ˈtiv-ət-ē 
plural generativities
: a concern for people besides self and family that usually develops during middle age
especially
: a need to nurture and guide younger people and contribute to the next generation
—used in the psychology of Erik Erikson
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“Generativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/generativity. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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