CYSE201S Journal Entry 4

Maslow’s Hierarchy has five levels of needs which are self-actualization, esteem needs, belongingness and love needs, safety needs, and physiological needs. In regards to self-actualization, I am able to fulfill that need by using various resources such as Google and Youtube to search for an answer or video that would enhance my learning in a certain subject. For example, I have used online resources to look for and learn recipes that would enhance my cooking skills. Additionally, I have used those same resources to learn how to repair certain objects such as my washer and my sink. Esteem needs is essentially what I am currently doing right now, completing a journal entry and uploading it to my e-portfolio. As an online student, I can get that feeling of accomplishment by completing assignments and looking through my grades on Canvas. Belongingness and love needs can be attained digitally through forms such as social media. As a person in the digital age, I too have accounts in social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter. Many people including myself satisfy safety needs in the form of digital surveillance. I have surveillance cameras surrounding my house that I can connect to at any time whether I am in my house or not via an internet connection. Physiological needs relate to my digital experience in that I use digital devices as a way to relax and rest. Additionally, I have attained food, water, and other necessities using online shopping services such as Amazon and Walmart’s grocery delivery service. During the height of Covid-19, online delivery services were the best option to procure the necessities.