Abraham Maslow

Theory of Hierarchy Needs

-known as father of humanistic psychology

1. Deficiency needs

• 2. Growth/being needs

Division of Incremental Stages

Deficiency Needs

-needs that arise due to deprivation and are said to motivate people when they are unmet

Growth/Being Needs

-these are reflective of growth potentials

Growth/Being Needs

-self-actualization

1. Psychological needs

2. Safety needs

3. Social needs

4. Esteem needs

• 5. Self-actualization needs

Hierarchy Needs (Most important to not)

Psychological Need

-these are basic human survival needs:includes food and water, sufficient rest, clothing, shelter, overall health, and reproduction

Psychological Need

-according to Maslow, these basic needs must be addressed before humans move on to the next fulfillment

Safety Need

-needs that include protection from violence and theft, emotional stability and well-being health security, and financial security — includes human rights

Social Need

-among these needs are friendships and family bonds, physical and emotional intimacy, membership in social groups, and an identity in a union, club, or group of hobbyists

Esteem Need

-are ego-driven needs

Esteem Need

-primary elements are: self-respect and self-esteem

-they practice acceptance

-they are authentic and true

-they posses strong sense o realism

-they live in the here and now

-they are autonomous and independent

-they have excellent moral intuition

-they seek growth and development

-they are problem-solving, humanitarians

-they have a strong sense of purpose

-they seek peak experience

-they embrace the unknown

-they are unconventional and spontaneous 

-they have a thoughtful sense of humor

Characteristics of self-actualized person

APPLICATION TO NURSING

-it allows nurse to emphasize the person’s strength instead of focusing on the individual’s deficits

APPLICATION TO NURSING

-it focuses of human potential, thus giving the person hope

APPLICATION TO NURSING

-it provides a blueprint for prioritizing client care according to a hierarchy of needs

1. Basic psychological needs

2. Safety and security

3. Love and belongingness 

4. Self-esteem 

• 5. Self-actualization

5 LEVELS TO PRIORITIZE CARE (highest to lowest)