What Is Maslow's Theory?

What Is Maslow's Theory?

Maslow's Theory, or as it is otherwise known, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, is a psychological theory proposed by American psychologist Abraham Maslow in 1943. This theory suggests that an individual strives to meet their changing needs in line with their ideals and is in an effort to reach "higher-level" needs for their development. According to Maslow, the level of needs at which a person is located shapes their personal development. Needs are organized in a hierarchical structure; a person cannot move on to the next level of needs without fully meeting the needs at a certain level. In this way, the individual progresses in the process of personal development.

What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Physiological needs (breathing, food, water, sex, sleep, homeostasis, excretion)

Safety needs (security of body, employment, resources, morality, family, health, property)

Love and belonging needs (friendship, family, intimacy)

Esteem needs (self-esteem, confidence, achievement, respect of others, respect by others)

Self-actualization (morality, creativity, spontaneity, problem-solving, lack of prejudice, acceptance of facts)

According to Maslow, a person is in the category for which they exert the most effort to fulfill their daily needs. When they complete all the needs in a certain category of requirements, the individual will tend to turn to the needs in the next category. Maslow's goal is to provide support and remove obstacles in the processes between a person and their self-actualization.

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