Maslow's Hierarchy of Need - Housing

Abraham (a)   suggested that people are motivated to achieve certain needs and that they are motivated to fulfill the more basic needs before moving on to other, more advanced needs.

These are the foundation of Maslow's hierarchy and include survival needs. (Food, Air, water, Sleep, etc.) These needs are required for all individuals to live.

• Safety

• Physiological

• Love & Belonging

• Esteem

These needs are met when individuals feel safe from danger or harm.

• Safety

• Love & Belonging

• Physiological

• Esteem

Individuals want love, acceptance, and support from others. This has to do with what level of Maslow's Hierarchy?

• Safety

• Love & Belonging

• Self-Actualization

• Esteem

These needs are the basis for the human desire we all have to be accepted and valued. These need include a feeling of accomplishment.

• Safety

• Esteem

• Love & Belonging

• Physiological

This happens when we reach our full potential. To reach this last level full of spontaneity, creativity, and morality, individuals must have met all needs prior.

• Safety

• Psychological

• Esteem

• Self-Actualization

Need for shelter is met. Housing can be storage, preparation, and eating space for food. Location is close to water and food. What needs are mostly being met here?

• Physiological

• Safety

• Love & Belonging

• Self-Actualization

Housing can be a place of comfort. Housing provides protection from climate. What needs are mostly being met here?

• Physiological

• Safety

• Love & Belonging

• Esteem

Individuals spend many hours in their home with others. A home can help shape relationships ad aid in building strong bonds between family members. What needs are mostly being met here?

• Physiological

• Safety

• Love & Belonging

• Self-Actualization

An individual's home can tell others a lot about him/her. An attractive house that is clean and organized can gain the respect of others much more than a dirty and cluttered house. It can give individuals the space to develop confidence. This is meeting mostly what need?

• Physiological

• Love & Belonging

• Self-Actualization

• Esteem