Person Need
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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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- a Basic Human Need (a fundamental necessity), relevant to adult persons, such as:
- 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.
References
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- Steve Jobs. (1998). BusinessWeek (25 May 1998)
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