Maslow vs. May

Maslow vs. May

1954
Theory
1. Hierarchy of Needs:
  1. Physiological
    1. Safety
      1. Belongingness/Love
        Esteem
        Self-Actualisation
2. List of those who were Self-Actualised (but very subjective)
3. Shostrom: Personal Orientation Scale - inner directedness & time competence
4. Positive view of humans
1953
Theory
1. Existential awareness of our existance
2. Anxiety comes from threat to our existance
3. Love is key - Types:
  1. Sex
    1. Eros
      1. Philia
        Agape
4. Links to Fromm and Lee
Compare
1. Positives of human nature
2. Created own ideas
3. Little objective research support
4. About fulfilling ones potential
Contrast
1. Maslow = Focus on Self-Actualisation, May = Focus on Love
2. Maslow = Current needs, May = Existentially believed needs
3. Maslow = Personal Orientation Scale, May = No measures

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