Maslow considered human motivation and suggested

a hierarchy of needs, represented here as a triangle

Maslow�s key concept is that

Human beings have a hierarchy of needs.

The basic needs (shown at the base of the triangle)

must be met before a person can move on to address higher levels of need.

Once one level of need is met, the next level emerges to be satisfied.

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Reference:

Maslow, A H (1943) �A Theory of Human Motivation.� Psychological Review 50 pp 370-396

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A Theory of Human Motivation

Abraham Maslow

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MASLOW�s

Levels of Need

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Physiological

Basic needs for food, water, clothing, good health.

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Safety needs

The need for a safe environment which is stable, provides security and protection from harm, anxiety, fear, chaos. Thus there are needs for structure, rules, guidance, etc.

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Love and belonging

The need to feel loved by others and to give love in return.� The need for relationships, both long term and short term.

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Self-esteem

Maslow divided this into:

The desire for self-respect and confidence in oneself

The desire for recognition and respect from others

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Self-actualisation

The desire and need to realise one�s potential.

Maslow states, �What a man can be, he must be.�

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