Background: Human development is an intricate, lifelong journey that transcends biological growth to encompass physical, emotional, cognitive, economic, and spiritual maturation. While the science of growth is well-established through auxology, the systematic study of maturity remains underexplored. To bridge this gap, maturology emerges as a novel interdisciplinary field dedicated to understanding the progression of human maturity across the lifespan. Objective: This study introduces the Maturogram (MTG)—a comprehensive graphical model designed to map and interpret twenty-four distinct developmental milestones, each corresponding to a five-year interval (lustrum) from birth to the twilight of life. The aim is to provide a structured, integrative framework that supports holistic human development and enhances practical application in education, healthcare, coaching, and policy. Main Ideas: MTG conceptualizes human life as a continuum of unfolding potentials, each milestone marked by characteristic traits, growth tasks, and challenges. Early childhood stages focus on foundational aspects such as trust, autonomy, and initiative. Adolescence highlights identity formation and resilience, while early adulthood addresses intimacy, career alignment, and social contribution. Midlife navigates themes of generativity, stability, and re-evaluation, and later life emphasizes wisdom, legacy, and inner peace. Rooted in interdisciplinary insights from psychology, philosophy, developmental science, and behavioral economics, the MTG reveals the complex interplay of internal and external forces shaping human maturation. It serves as both a reflective mirror and a forward-guiding compass for individuals and communities. Conclusion: MTG offers an innovative and digitally adaptable model for understanding and supporting human development. By promoting intentional and stage-appropriate nurturing, it has the potential to inform evidence-based interventions for lifelong well-being. This framework empowers educators, psychologists, life coaches, and policymakers with practical strategies to foster thriving individuals and resilient societies in a rapidly evolving world.
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Ogunlade, O. (2025). Maturogram (MTG): A Twenty-Four-Lustra Framework for Assessment of Human Development in Maturology. Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, 14(3), 80-85. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.pbs.20251403.14
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