Maslow Theory

TOPIC: MASLOW’S THEORY  OF NEEDS AND MOTIVATION GROUP MEMBERS: KANZA SHAIKH SARAH

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MASLOW’S THEORY OF              MOTIVATION The basis of Maslow's theory of motivation is that human beings are motivated by unsatisfied needs, and that certain lower needs need to be satisfied before higher needs can be addressed. The satisfaction of these needs is quite healthy. while preventing their gratification makes us ill or act evilly.

Per the teachings of Abraham Maslow, there are general needs (physiological, safety, love, and esteem) which have to be fulfilled before a person is able to act unselfishly. These needs were dubbed "deficiency needs." While a person is motivated to fulfill these basal desires, they continue to move toward growth, and eventually self-actualization.

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs Personal growth and fulfillment What you want to do and be . Achievement , status , respect ego , reputation , responsibil ty Belongingness and love needs

protection , security , order , law , limits , etc . basic - air , drink , sleep ,

life needs food , shelter , etc

Physiological  Needs Physiological needs are those required to sustain life, such as: q qAir qWater qFood qSleep According to this theory, if these fundamental needs are not satisfied then one will surely be motivated to satisfy other needs. Higher needs such as social needs and esteem are not recognized until one satisfies the needs basic to existence.

Safety Needs Once physiological needs are met, one's attention turns to safety and security in order to be free from the threat of physical and emotional harm. Such needs might be fulfilled by: q qLiving in a safe area qMedical insurance qJob security qFinancial reserves According to the Maslow hierarchy, if a person feels threatened, needs further up the pyramid will not receive attention until that need has been resolved.

SOCIAL NEEDS Once a person has met the lower level physiological and safety needs, higher level motivators awaken. The first level of higher level needs are social needs. Social needs are those related to interaction with others and may include:

q Friendship q Belonging to a group q Giving and receiving love

ESTEEM NEEDS  After a person feels that they "belong", the urge to attain a degree of importance emerges. Esteem needs can be categorized as external motivators and internal motivators. Internally motivating esteem needs are those such as self-esteem, accomplishment, and self respect.  External esteem needs are those such as reputation and recognition. Some examples of esteem needs are: q Recognition (external motivator)  q Attention (external motivator)  q Social Status (external motivator)  q Accomplishment (internal motivator)  q Self-respect (internal motivator)

SELF  ACTUALIZATION

It is about the quest of reaching one's full potential as a person. Unlike lower level needs, this need is never fully satisfied; as one grows psychologically there are always new opportunities that continue to grow. Self-actualized people tend to have motivators such as: q Truth q Justice q Wisdom q Meaning According to Maslow, only a small percentage of the population reaches the level of self-actualization.

MASLOW’S THEORY  APPLICATION Suppose if some one wants to join a health fitness club or a gym, the Maslow's theory will apply as follows: q Biological - health, fitness, energizing mind and body, etc. q Safety - order and structure needs met for example by some heavily organized, structural activity q Social - team sport, club 'family' and relationships q Esteem - competition, achievement, recognition q Self-Actualization drivers - challenge, new experiences, love of art, nature, etc.

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