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Maslow’s Theory of Hierarchy of Needs
Munif Ahmad
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Needs Something that is necessary for an
organism to live a healthy life Deficiency would cause a clear
negative outcome - deficiency or death
Can be Objective/Physical or Subjective
Objective needs - food, shelter, sleep Subjective needs – affection,
acceptance, self-esteem
Ten Fundamental Human Needs
Protection
Idleness
Creation
Understanding
Participation
Identityfreedom
transcendence
subsistence
affection
The needs - MeaningNeed Meaning (having things)
subsistence food, shelter, work
protection social security, health systems, work
affection friendships, family, relationships with nature
understanding literature, teachers, policies, educational
participation responsibilities, duties, work, rights
leisure games, parties, peace of mind
creation abilities, skills, work, techniques
identity language, religions, work, customs, values, norms
freedom equal rights
The Hierarchal Model
Being Need
Deficit Needs
Physiological Needs
Physiological Needs
Mostly, literal requirements for human survival
If not met, the human body cannot function Metabolic needs – air, water, food, rest Clothing, shelter – needed by even animals Could be classified as basic animal needs
Safety Needs
Safety Needs
Once physical needs are met, safety needs take over
Personal including emotional Health and well-being Financial, job security Safety of property against natural disasters,
calamities, wars, etc Law & order
Social Needs
Social Needs
Need to love and be loved Need to feel a sense of belonging and
acceptance Small groups – clubs, office teams,
school/college houses Large groups – political parties, Sports
teams, facebook
Esteem Needs
Esteem Needs
Need to be respected by others and in turn respect them
Sense of contribution, to feel self-valued, in profession or hobby
Lower - respect of others, the need for status, recognition, fame, prestige, and attention
Higher - self-respect, the need for strength, competence, mastery, self-confidence, independence and freedom
Self Actualization Needs
Self Actualization Needs
What a man can be, he must be Intrinsic growth of what is already in a person Growth-motivated rather than deficiency-
motivated Cannot normally be reached until other lower
order needs are met Rarely happens - < 1% Acceptance of facts, spontaneous, focused on
problems outside self, without prejudice