The New Hierarchy of Needs
Start Date
9-4-2024 12:00 AM
Description
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs has been the constant basis of psychology for about 80 years. In the time that we have been using it, not many changes have been made to it. This model though has become outdated and has shown some flaws in its original design. I propose a new design, one that both incorporates Maslow’s design along with some additions to further emphasize the changes that have come as well as acknowledging some of the flaws in the original hierarchy of needs. This model though doesn’t add another layer to the hierarchy but rather further develops it into an hourglass, showing that the concept is correct in some sense but was missing a crucial part of the design to be fully understood.
Recommended Citation
Dillard, Seth, "The New Hierarchy of Needs" (2024). 2024 Student Academic Showcase. 2.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/src_2024/Oral_Presentations/Session1/2
The New Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs has been the constant basis of psychology for about 80 years. In the time that we have been using it, not many changes have been made to it. This model though has become outdated and has shown some flaws in its original design. I propose a new design, one that both incorporates Maslow’s design along with some additions to further emphasize the changes that have come as well as acknowledging some of the flaws in the original hierarchy of needs. This model though doesn’t add another layer to the hierarchy but rather further develops it into an hourglass, showing that the concept is correct in some sense but was missing a crucial part of the design to be fully understood.