Person Need

A Person Need is a human need for a adult person.

• Context:
  • It can (typically) include both basic survival needs and higher-order needs that contribute to personal growth, satisfaction, and social integration.
  • It can (often) be influenced by an individual's unique life circumstances, personal goals, and the roles they occupy within their society.
  • It can (often) be addressed through self-directed actions as well as through external support systems like family, community networks, and professional services.
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  • It can vary significantly across different Cultural Contexts, where certain needs may be prioritized differently based on societal values and norms.
  • It can be shaped by Psychosocial Factors such as personal resilience, mental health, and the quality of social relationships.
  • It can evolve over time, with the prioritization of needs changing as an individual progresses through different life stages and experiences.
  • It can require a careful balance between Autonomy and Interdependence, reflecting the dual need for independence and connection within adult social structures.
  • It can be influenced by external conditions like economic stability, healthcare access, and political climate, which may affect the ability to meet these needs.
  • It can be analyzed and addressed through frameworks such as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs or Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development, which provide insights into the progression and fulfillment of these needs.
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• Example(s):
  • a Basic Human Need (a fundamental necessity), relevant to adult persons, such as:
    • A Human Nutritional Need, including the requirement for a balanced diet with adequate macronutrients and micronutrients to sustain health and energy.
    • A Human Shelter Need, ensuring safe and stable housing that protects from environmental hazards.
  • a Human Physical Need (a physiological requirement), adapted to an adult person, such as:
    • A Human Health Need, including regular access to healthcare services and preventive medical care.
    • A Human Physical Activity Need, such as the necessity for regular physical exercise to maintain overall health and prevent lifestyle-related diseases.
  • a Person Safety Need (a requirement for security specific to adults), such as:
    • A Person Personal Safety Need, which includes protection from physical harm, violence, and abuse within personal and professional environments.
    • A Person Financial Security Need, ensuring economic stability through employment, savings, and insurance.
  • a Person Psychological Need (a mental and emotional requirement specific to adults), such as:
    • A Person Mental Health Need, including access to mental health care, support for managing stress, anxiety, and depression.
    • A Person Emotional Well-Being Need, involving emotional resilience, stability, and the ability to manage personal and professional challenges.
  • a Person Social Need (a requirement for social well-being), such as:
    • A Person Relationship Need, which encompasses the need for deep, meaningful interpersonal connections, including friendships, partnerships, and family bonds.
    • A Person Community Involvement Need, including active participation in community life, such as volunteering, joining social clubs, or participating in local governance.
  • a Person Self-Fulfillment Need (a personal development need), such as:
    • A Person Career Development Need, focusing on professional growth, achieving career goals, and personal satisfaction through work.
    • A Person Creative Expression Need, including engagement in creative activities like writing, painting, or other forms of artistic expression that fulfill personal passion.
    • A Person Leisure Need, involving the need for rest, recreation, and activities that promote relaxation and enjoyment.
  • a Person Spiritual Need (a requirement for spiritual well-being specific to adults), such as:
    • A Person Purpose Need, reflecting the search for meaning, purpose, and connection to something greater, often through religion, philosophy, or personal belief systems.
    • A Person Ethical Living Need, involving the pursuit of a life consistent with one's values, ethics, and moral principles.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Child Needs, which differ significantly from those of adults, such as the need for parental care and education.
  • Non-Human Animal Needs, which pertain to the needs of animals rather than humans.
  • Human Wants, which are desires or ...
• See: Human Desire, Personal Goal.

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References

1998

• Steve Jobs. (1998). BusinessWeek (25 May 1998)
  • QUOTE: But in the end, for something this complicated, it's really hard to design products by focus groups. A lot of times, people don't know what they want until you show it to them.

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