From the very inception of psychology, sociology, philosophy, economics, scientists have given various definitions of the term “needs”. We can say that need is a conscious need. In food, safety, self-expression, love. Yes in anything.
Also, need is a powerful driving force. We perform certain actions, trying to satisfy a specific need. If you want to eat - you are looking for food, you are cold - you dress. With more complex needs, exactly the same.
Researchers divide into groups or classify needs based on various attributes and criteria. For example, physiological, basic or basic needs: food, sleep, safety.
Communicative, social or sociogenic. In communication, work, self-expression, training, the need for love, finally. Spiritual: creativity, knowledge of the world and its own place in it.
Physiological (or vital) needs are determined by a specific biological need. Energy, self-preservation, procreation. Communicative and spiritual - are formed in the process of life, education, socialization of the individual.
What influences the formation of needs? Firstly, internal factors. Personal interests, tastes, inclinations, habits, values. Secondly, external: environment, social status, family, social circle, territorial factor, fashion, financial condition.
Needs can be divided by type of human activity. They can be associated with labor (cognition, creation), development (game, self-realization), communication (socialization).
The desire to satisfy a need is the strongest motivation. It is awareness of the need for something that pushes us to certain actions. You can build the following chain: identification of needs - goal setting - activities to achieve it. For example, you want to relax in a tropical country. To do this, you need to earn a certain amount, arrange a vacation at the workplace and buy a ticket.
In modern life there are all conditions for satisfying basic or physiological needs. We are already born in homes, we do not need to fight for food or survival, as distant ancestors. But more and more complex or higher needs appear.
One of the strongest in our society was the need for communication. It is formed from the very beginning of our life. Already in the first months, the baby tries to interact with parents. By the age of three, he has a desire to expand this circle.
We all want to talk about ourselves, our interests, and hobbies. We constantly need new information. Even those people who find it difficult to communicate due to their physical condition or psychological characteristics have the opportunity to realize this need on the Internet. This is facilitated by social networks, forums, blogs, chats.
There is one more important need. This is love, affection. She wants not only to receive, but also to give. It is a desire to be part of something. Couples, families, circle of friends, interest society.
These two needs are closely related. Man is a social being. For a comfortable existence, he needs not only food and a roof over his head. We need to communicate, love and be loved. Otherwise, life ceases to be full.
