Maslow Chart
Maslow Chart
Maslows Needs Self-actualization -self affirmation -attainment -fulfillment/meaning -values, beliefs -integrity Self-Esteem -influence -recognition -respect -appreciation -self image -sense of control Belonging -contribution -interaction -acceptance -part of a family/group -love and to be loved -family respect Safety & security -coping -expresses anxiety & fears -protection -confidence -education Biological integrity -survival -basic needs: food, shelter, clothing, health care Motivations Seek stimulation Gain new knowledge Do something different Example of modes Hobbies: coin collecting, painting, bird watching, music, philosophizing, reading Showing creativity: arts & crafts Seminars on advocacy, assertiveness training Wellness Shows esthetic appreciation (music, art, literature) Seeks expressive, cultural activities Functions to optimum ability Spiritual wellbeing Displays integrity Asserts self when needs are ignored Practices rituals and traditions Teaches others Reconfirms values and attitudes Recognizes own contributions Satisfied with decisions Participates in gp, cultural activities Listens carefully to others Develops at least 1 close relationship Identifies with a cultural group Maintains role in family Accepts life as lived Shares life story with others Responds to reassurance Attempts to communicate & expresses fears Learns self-protection strategies Learns enough of dominant language for elemental communication Relates events realistically Expresses needs Identifies early patterns of sleep and dietary satisfaction Adequate air, fluids, nutrition, elimination, activity, and skin integrity Negative consequences Growth & development altered Spiritual distress Role performance altered Hopelessness Powerlessness Hopelessness Powerlessness Personal identify disturbance Chronic, low self-esteem Ineffective coping mech. Fear/anxiety Impaired social interaction (isolation) Impaired adjustment Defensive coping At risk for loneliness Altered family processes Chronic sorrow Chronic confusion Anxiety/fear Altered thought processes Impaired verbal communications Impaired verbal communications At risk for injury Failure to thrive Altered health maintenance Self-care deficits
Self help groups and classes, e.g. coping with widowhood Attends adult basic education classes
Resource: Ebersole & Hess (2001). Geriatric Nursing & Healthy Aging. Mosby: St. Louis, Missouri