Maslow vs. May

Maslow vs. May

1. 1954

2. Theory

   • Hierarchy of Needs:
     • Physiological
       • Safety
         • Belongingness/Love
           • Esteem
             • Self-Actualisation
   • List of those who were Self-Actualised (but very subjective)
   • Shostrom: Personal Orientation Scale - inner directedness & time competence
   • Positive view of humans

3. 1953

4. Theory

   • Existential awareness of our existance
   • Anxiety comes from threat to our existance
   • Love is key - Types:
     • Sex
       • Eros
         • Philia
           • Agape
   • Links to Fromm and Lee

5. Compare

   • Positives of human nature
   • Created own ideas
   • Little objective research support
   • About fulfilling ones potential

6. Contrast

   • Maslow = Focus on Self-Actualisation, May = Focus on Love
   • Maslow = Current needs, May = Existentially believed needs
   • Maslow = Personal Orientation Scale, May = No measures