The Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs addresses five categories or levels of human needs, where technology and digital experience applications can really help foster the fulfillment of these needs.
Psychological Needs:
In the area of psychological needs such as food, water and shelter, technology aids in the use of food apps to order food groceries, relying on health tracker to check hydration level and using sleeping apps that helps to ensure adequate rest.
Safety and Security:
In the aspect of Safety and Security, technology help individuals to use strong passwords and two-factor authentication on their online accounts and protection against malware using antivirus, and monitoring privacy settings on social media platforms.
Love and Belongingness:
This aspect of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs looks at the relationship and connection with families and friends. Technology makes it possible to communicate and socially interact with families and friends via social media platforms such as Facebook, Zoom, Facetime, WhatsApp, TikTok etc. this helps us to stay connected with our families and friends.
Esteem Needs:
This aspect of the human needs is about recognition and self-esteem. Technology plays a role in this through platforms that permits self-expressions and achievements, for instance sharing an accomplishment on LinkedIn or receiving likes and comments on social media can enhance the feeling of self-worth and recognition.
Self-Actualization:
Technology has made it possible to take online courses to acquire new skills, making contribution to open-source projects, creating and sharing contents on YouTube and Blogs, and the use of productivity applications to optimize personal projects. The use of technology can help one realize personal goals and self-fulfillment in this area of needs.