*Maslow’ Need Hierarchy Theory :**
Maslow’* Need hierarchy theory is considered fundamental to the understanding of motivation. Abraham Maslow, a well-known psychologist, in a classical paper published in 1943, outlined the elements of an overall theory of motivation. This theory was based on human needs. He felt that within every human being, there exists a hierarchy of five needs.
These are :
These needs are concerned with basic biological function of the human body. These needs are most basic in the hierarchy and correspond to primary needs.
Eg : Water, clothing, food, shelter, rest, etc.
Safety needs are concerned with protecting the person from physical and psychological harm, as well as the assurance that physiological needs will continue to be met.
Eg : Job security, economic and social security.
- Social Belonging / Affiliation Needs :
These needs relate to the ** to have social interection, friendship, affiliation, acceptance, etc.
- Self-Esteem or Egiostic Needs :
These needs arise when physiological, safety and social needs have been satisfied.
Need of self respect or self esteem
Need of esteem from others.
- Self-Aculatisation Needs :
Self actualisation needs concern the needs for maximising the use of one’ skill, abilities, potential to become what one is capable of. Such needs relate to realisation of full potential of one’ skill for development, growth and fulfilment.
