Self-actualisation refers to the need for personal growth that is present throughout a person’s life. For Abraham Maslow an American psychologist, a person is always “becoming” and never remains static in these terms. In self-actualisation a person comes to find a meaning to life that is important to them.
The hierarchies of needs, according to Maslow, include:
- Biological and Physiological needs - air, food, drink, shelter, warmth, sex, sleep, etc.
- Safety needs - protection from elements, security, order, law, limits, stability, etc.
- Belongingness and Love needs - work group, family, affection, relationships, etc.
- Esteem needs - self-esteem, achievement, mastery, independence, status, dominance, prestige, managerial responsibility, etc.
- Cognitive needs - knowledge, meaning, etc.
- Aesthetic needs - appreciation and search for beauty, balance, form, etc.
- Self-Actualization needs-realizing personal potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth and peak experiences.
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