Hierarchy of Needs Theory (Maslow) (Motivation)

Hierarchy of Needs Theory

There is a hierarchy of five needs : 

1. Physiological : Includes Hunger, thirst, shelter, sex.
2. Safety : Includes security and protection from physical and emotional harm.
3. Social : Includes affection, belongingness, acceptance, and friendship.
4. Esteem: Includes internal esteem factors such as self-respect, autonomy, and achievement; and external esteem factors such as status, recognition, and attention.
5. Self-actualization : The drive to become what one is capable of becoming: includes growth, achieving one's potential, and self-fulfillment.

as each need is substantially satisfied, the next need becomes dominant.


 
 

Lower-Order Needs 

Needs that are satisfied externally; physiological and safety needs.

Higher-Order Needs 

Needs that are satisfied internally; social, esteem, and self-actualization needs.

 (Robbins,2005)