Hierarchy Of Needs Theory Research Articles

The Influence of Monetary Incentive Packages on Enhancing Employees’ Innovative Behaviour at Tanzania Port Authority

The study was designed to investigate the influence of monetary incentives package in enhancing employees’ innovative behaviour at Tanzania Port Authority. Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory guided this research. The research deployed cross sectional research design while stratified sampling technique and purposive sampling techniques were used to select members of sample size who were I71 respondents from the target population of 300 staff. Data were collected through questionnaire and analysis was done using descriptive and regression analysis for quantitative data. The study revealed that various incentives packages are offered by TPA, and these are salary, merit pay, recognition and bonuses. Also, employees are paid fairly for the work they do, which motivates employees to contribute new ideas The study further indicated that employees are motivated to come up with new ideas or innovations in their work while employees feel that their contributions and achievements at work are recognized. The study concludes that incentive packages offered at TPA enhance employees’ innovative behaviour at Tanzania Port Authority. The study recommends that the policy makers should ensure that monetary incentives provide a tangible reward for employees’ efforts, which can lead to increased engagement and commitment to innovation. Also, the policy makers should ensure that organisation establishes mechanisms for recognizing and rewarding innovative efforts through non-monetary means such as public acknowledgment, career advancement opportunities, or increased decision-making autonomy.

Research on the Motivational Factors of Information Technologies Department Employees in the Context of Abraham Harold Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

The objective of this study is to evaluate the degree to which information technology department employees meet the stages of needs outlined in Abraham Harold Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory. The researchers identified eight variables and formulated eight hypotheses related to these variables. To test these hypotheses, data from an online survey completed by 401 active information technology employees in Turkey, representing the study population, was utilized. The convenience sampling method, which is one of the non-probabilistic sampling methods due to time and budget constraints, was utilized. The statistical analysis revealed a noteworthy correlation between the variables, particularly in terms of income status and motivation, across all sub-dimensions of Abraham Harold Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory. While variations in the perceived level of deprivation by sub-dimensions were identified in other hypotheses, these variances did not reach statistical significance across all sub-dimensions.

Relationship between Self-Esteem and Academic Performance of Hearing-Impaired Students at Kuja School for the Deaf, Rongo Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya

Conducted in Kuja School for the Deaf, Rongo Sub-County, Migori County, the research investigated if there existed a relationship in academic performance between students with different levels of self-esteem. Study objectives sought to assess the levels of self-esteem, the academic performance of students with high or low self-esteem and how hearing-impaired students cope as they protect and enhance their self-esteem. Hierarchy of Needs theory propounded by Abraham Maslow guided the study. The theory states that individuals will strive to satisfy higher-level needs when lower needs in the hierarchy are fulfilled. The study also used Person-centred theory by Carl Rogers; this theory posits that a child will attain self-understanding when they accept the self and reality. This study was descriptive in nature and utilized a quantitative approach to collecting data with the use of a mixed questionnaire. The study used Rosenberg's self–esteem assessment tool for the measurement of self-esteem levels, academic performance was measured using examination scores, and coping mechanisms were measured using a Likert scale. Students and administrators of Kuja School for the Deaf made the target population for this study. In total, 290 participants were targeted, and 98 participants were sampled to participate in the study using purposive and simple random sampling. Quantitative data was organized and then analyzed using SPSS version 23; the data was displayed through tables, charts and frequency distributions. From the study, it was deciphered that a majority (77.08%) of the students exhibited high self-esteem, while a few (22.92%) portrayed low self-esteem. The findings also showed that the mean difference between hearing-impaired students showing low self-esteem and students who showed high self-esteem was not statistically significant. The findings further revealed that the students sometimes or often employ various coping strategies, including withdrawal and bicultural skills. This study, therefore, concluded that students with hearing impairment mostly exhibit high self-esteem, and their academic performance is not necessarily determined by self-esteem levels. Further, the study concluded that there are coping strategies that enable students with hearing impairment to protect their personal self-esteem. On the basis of these findings, this study suggests that teachers and administrators of schools for the hearing impaired should seek to understand the needs and challenges of their students, which could be affecting their academic performance and adopt strategies to address them.

Teachers’ Motivation in Enhancing Sustainable Management of School Projects: Case of Secondary Schools in Sumbawanga Municipality, Tanzania

The study on Teachers’ Motivation in Enhancing Sustainable Management of School Projects: Case of Secondary Schools in Sumbawanga Mincipality, Tanzania. The study aimed at examining the ways of teacher’s motivation on the sustainable management of the school projects in secondary schools. Specifically the study was conducted around by two specific objectives which were; firstly was to identify kinds of school projects implemented from 2017 up 2023 in Sumbawanga public secondary schools, and second was to propose ways of motivating teachers to enhance sustainability of school project management. The study based on ground of both research approaches which were qualitative and quantitative approaches. Hierarchy of Needs Theory by Abraham Maslow in 1954 was used to guide the study. The study took place in Rukwa region in Sumbawanga Municipal council. Twelve (12) public secondary schools were involved in the study. The sample size of the study was 234 whereby 12 of the respondents were heads of the school and 222 were ordinary teachers. Data from the respondents were collected using questionnaire, interview and observation. The obtained data were analyzed basing on both quantitative and qualitative information. Quantitative data were analyzed by percentage distribution and presented using table while qualitative data were analyzed by developing categories and subcategories. The findings of the study identified two major aspects that answer the purpose of the study firstly the finding revealed several implemented school projects for the period from 2017-2023 in Sumbawanga municipality; secondly, the findings indicate ways of teachers motivation that are needed to motivate teachers in order teachers to dedicate their effort in managing sustainably the school projects. Basing on the study findings, the study recommended that schools and government should motivate teachers not financially only but, recognition, team working and appreciation can also be used to motivate teachers, so that teachers can manage well the school projects for benefit of the current and future students.

The Relationship between Teachers Motivation Factors and Sustainable Management of School Projects: A Case Study of Secondary Schools in Sumbawanga Municipality

The study on the relationship between teacher’s motivation factors and sustainable management of school projects based on ground of both research approaches which were qualitative and quantitative approaches. Hierarchy of Needs theory by Abraham Maslow in 1954 was used to guide the study. The study was on examining the role of teacher’s motivation on the sustainable management of the school projects in secondary schools. Specifically the study was conducted around by two specific objectives which were; firstly was to identify teacher’s motivation factors for sustainable management of school and secondly was to identify the relationship between factors for teacher’s motivation and the school sustainable management of the school projects. The study took place in Rukwa region in Sumbawanga Municipal council. Twelve public secondary schools were involved in the study. This study employed a survey research design. The sample size of the study included 234 respondents in which, 12 heads of schools out of 19 and 222 teachers out of 563, in public secondary schools in Sumbawanga Municipality. The sample size of this study was obtained by using purposive random sampling for head of schools and random sampling for teachers Sumbawanga Municipality. Interview, questionnaire and observation methods were used to collect data. The obtained data were analyzed basing on both quantitative and qualitative information. Quantitative data were analyzed by percentage distribution and presented using table while qualitative data were analyzed by developing categories and subcategories. The findings of the study identified two major aspects that answer the purpose of the study firstly the finding revealed teacher’s motivation factors for sustainable management of school project in Sumbawanga municipality; and secondly the findings revealed the existing relationship between teacher’s motivation factors and the sustainable management of the school projects in Sumbawanga municipality. Basing on the study findings, the study recommended that, teacher’s motivation is very important in maintaining teachers working spirits in teaching and managing school projects sustainably.

Can cultural capital, cognitive ability, and economic capacity help rural older adults bridge the digital divide? Evidence from an empirical study.

The digital divide is the difference between individuals who use the Internet and those who do not. Under the triple social environment of urban-rural dichotomy, population aging, and the digital era in China, the existence of digital divide among rural older adults has seriously affected their access to health information through the Internet, so it is urgent to bridge the digital divide problem they face. Based on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory and Stress Coping Theory, the impact of cultural capital on the digital divide among rural older adults was systematically analyzed using hierarchical regression and Chained Mediation Effect Tests using data from the Chinese Family Panel Studies (CFPS). Cultural capital has a significant positive effect on the digital divide among rural older adults (β = 0.178, p < 0.01). Cognitive ability and economic capacity both play independent intermediary effects between cultural capital and digital divide among rural older adults, and the intermediary chain formed by the two plays a chain intermediary effect. The increase in the cultural capital of rural older adults has led to an increase in their cognitive ability and economic capacity, which ultimately has a favorable effect on the bridging of the digital divide. Heterogeneity results suggest that cultural capital is more effective in bridging the digital divide among male rural older adults aged 60-69. Cultural capital is able to bridge the digital divide faced by rural older adults and is age and gender heterogeneous. At the same time, improved cognitive ability and economic capacity can also help rural older adults bridge the digital divide. Therefore, it is proposed that we increase the construction of public cultural service infrastructure in rural areas, liaise with community neighborhood committees and village committees to do a good job of publicity, improve training measures for key groups, and maintain the enthusiasm of rural older adults for learning, so as to provide references for the rural older adults in China and developing countries in general to bridge the digital divide.

The Efforts of Couples with Blind Disabilities in Realizing the Sakinah Family Perspectives on the Hierarchy of Needs Theory: Case Study of Pertuni Malang Regency

The Efforts of Couples with Blind Disabilities in Realizing the Sakinah Family Perspectives on the Hierarchy of Needs Theory: Case Study of Pertuni Malang Regency

Examining Emotional Factors of Smart Toilets Design for China's New Elderly

The emergence of a “new elderly” group in China with unique emotional needs has highlighted the importance of smart toilet design. This study explores the emotional needs of the new elderly and the potential benefits of specialized sanitary products in addressing their emotional well-being. The study developed a framework based on Norman’s Three-level theory of Emotional Design (NTTED) and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory (MHNT) which have been widely used in the field of emotional design. A quantitative method is employed and a questionnaire survey was conducted to collect the data by using cluster sampling from the high-tech zone in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, about 501 respondents participated among 394 are new elderly and 108 are traditional elderly. The findings from a case study involving 501 elderly participants emphasize the significance of emotional factors in product design for the new elderly, specifically in the context of smart toilets in China. High-quality materials, personalized safety features, and cognitive enhancement contribute to user satisfaction. Lastly, the identified pain points underscore the need for privacy and safety measures, clear instructions, and sensory comfort. Enhancements in maneuverability address limited deftness and instruction readability, while adaptability focuses on tactile and visual cues. Respect, belonging, and progression considerations are pivotal in ensuring user satisfaction and well-being. This study identifies the emotional factors in product design for the new elderly in China to enhance emotional design in smart toilets for this demographic.

Maslows Hierarchy of Needs: A Framework for Analyzing Female Characters in the Theater Bailu Plain

Bailu Plain, written by Chen Zhongshi between 1988 and 1992, won the 4th Mao Dun Literature Award in China in 1998 and was selected for the Collection of 70 Novels in the 70 Years of the Peoples Republic of China in 2019. At the same time, the novel has also been adapted into various art forms such as films, TV series, theaters, and a Qin opera. In the face of such an excellent work, many scholars consider it a selected topic. However, only some scholars have applied Maslows Hierarchy of Needs theory to analyze the motivations of the characters in the play. In this paper, we review Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Theory, analyze the motivations for the behavior of two female characters in the work of Bailu Plain, Tian Xiaoe, and Bai Ling, using different levels of the theory, and conclude the basic rules. With this article as an example, Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Theory can be used as a theoretical framework for analyzing characters behavior in literary works in the field of social sciences, in addition to business and management psychology.

Maslows Hierarchy of Needs: A Framework for Analyzing Female Characters in the Theater Bailu Plain

Bailu Plain, written by Chen Zhongshi between 1988 and 1992, won the 4th Mao Dun Literature Award in China in 1998 and was selected for the Collection of 70 Novels in the 70 Years of the Peoples Republic of China in 2019. At the same time, the novel has also been adapted into various art forms such as films, TV series, theaters, and a Qin opera. In the face of such an excellent work, many scholars consider it a selected topic. However, only some scholars have applied Maslows Hierarchy of Needs theory to analyze the motivations of the characters in the play. In this paper, we review Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Theory, analyze the motivations for the behavior of two female characters in the work of Bailu Plain, Tian Xiaoe, and Bai Ling, using different levels of the theory, and conclude the basic rules. With this article as an example, Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Theory can be used as a theoretical framework for analyzing characters behavior in literary works in the field of social sciences, in addition to business and management psychology.

Facial Coding Study of the Effect of Halal Claims on Purchase Intention of Electronic Products: Linking Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory

Usability testing plays a pivotal role in assessing user experience on websites, providing businesses with invaluable insights into customer perspectives. Eye-tracking, a widely accepted methodology, zeroes in on visual engagement by analyzing specific Areas of Interest (AOI). This study embarked on an exploration of the impact of AOI on dwell time for the latest iteration of the Waters website and further delineated the sections that captivated the most and least user attention. Adopting a quantitative stance, a two-way ANOVA was deployed on a sample comprising 15 master’s students from two distinct academic institutions. Preliminary findings underscore significant disparities in dwell times across different AOIs, implying that specific AOIs retain user attention more robustly. Notably, the research has its constraints, encompassing potential deviations in webcam-based eye-tracking accuracy, the modest sample size, and post-hoc AOI categorization. As an extension, subsequent studies could probe the nuanced factors swaying dwell time within Waters' website AOIs, integrating methodologies such as the WSD thnique and proactive AOI classification.

Analyzing Student Needs at Darullughah Wal Karomah Islamic Boarding School Through Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

This article discusses the role of Islamic boarding schools in achieving quality education by fulfilling students' basic needs by referring to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory. This research method uses a qualitative approach with a type of field research. Data was obtained from two main sources, namely primary data and secondary data. Primary data, especially from the Darullughah Wal Karomah Islamic Boarding School. Data collection techniques include interviews, observation, and documentation, with data analysis based on the Miles and Huberman approach.The research results show that Islamic boarding schools meet the basic needs of students: (1) physiological with a canteen, cooperative, bedroom, and barber shop; (2) a sense of security through counseling guidance, physical and spiritual security; (3) affection from caregivers; (4) appreciation through annual activities and prizes; (5) support for potential development through LPBA, LPBI, and extracurricular activities. The research results show that Islamic boarding schools have met the needs of students based on Abraham Maslow's perspective, starting from physiological needs, a sense of security, social needs, and self-actualization.

YAYINLANMAYACAK - Research on the Motivational Factors of Information Technologies Department Employees in the Context of Abraham Harold Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

The objective of this study is to evaluate the degree to which information technology department employees meet the stages of needs outlined in Abraham Harold Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory. The researchers identified eight variables and formulated eight hypotheses related to these variables. To test these hypotheses, data from an online survey completed by 401 active information technology employees in Turkey, representing the study population, was utilized. The statistical analysis revealed a noteworthy correlation between the variables, particularly in terms of income status and motivation, across all sub-dimensions of Abraham Harold Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory. While variations in the perceived level of deprivation by sub-dimensions were identified in other hypotheses, these variances did not reach statistical significance across all sub-dimensions.

Finding Fulfillment: An Examination of the Fulfillment of Maslow’s Needs Among Traditional, Remote, and Hybrid-Setting Employees

The traditional office paradigm has shifted in the wake of COVID-19 and the Great Resignation. Workplace flexibility is no longer an employee benefit but rather an expectation. To explore the effects of this change, this study applied Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory to elements of organizational job design. Specifically, this study sought to determine if traditional, remote, or hybrid work settings influence employees’ fulfillment of Maslow’s five fundamental human needs. As a result, this study found that hybrid-setting employees have statistically greater levels of satisfaction with physiological needs, safety-security needs, belongingness needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization needs than when compared to traditional and remote-setting employees. These results affirm the benefits of hybrid-setting employment, likely attributed to heightened workplace flexibility compounded with the maintenance of in-person collaboration and social contact.

Analysis Learning Motivation from Internal and External Perspectives: Recommendations Based on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory

Motivation is a key factor in education, and the factors that drive it influence its direction. Therefore, understanding the determinants of motivation plays a crucial role in the educational process. Understanding the factors that affect the motivation of learning can understand the behavior and needs of students, to provide students with more effective guidance. Factors affecting learning motivations can be divided into external factors and internal factors. The external factors include schools and families, and internal factors include interest and satisfaction. Based on Maslow's demand level theory, and considering the factors that affect learning motivation, the following suggestions are put forward: First, create a safe and stable campus environment to ensure students' safety. Secondly, to cultivate students' sense of collective belonging, parents need to maintain good family relationships. Furthermore, respecting and encouraging students to bravely express their ideas helps to maintain their interest in learning. Finally, guide students to further realize personal value through learning, and get satisfaction from it, thereby improving their interest in learning.

The Contribution of Parents' Occupation on Students' Academic Achievements in Public Secondary Schools in Njombe Town Council

The parents are considered very important in their children's education, as they actively support the implementation of their children's education. The study sought to determine the contribution of parents' occupation on students' academic achievement in public secondary schools in Njombe Town Council. The study was guided by Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory of Human Motivation. The study was conducted across 14 public secondary schools, analyzed 3113 targeted populations of students, teachers, school heads, and parents using an embedded research design, combining quantitative and qualitative data. The sample size consisted of 192 respondents; thus, five (5) school heads and ten (10) parents were purposively selected to take part in the interview guides, while 83 teachers and 94 students (form III and IV) were randomly selected to take part in the study through the questionnaires. The instruments' reliability (r= 0.78) was obtained using the Test-retest method. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics with the help of the SPSS version 23, and results were presented in the table of frequencies and percentages. Meanwhile, qualitative data was analyzed thematically and presented through categories and themes' narration. The findings revealed that parents' occupation contributes to students' academic achievement through learning morale, absenteeism, child labor, and unconducive home environments. Parents influence monitoring and supervising children's academic progress at home and school. The study suggests that parents should be educated on their work-education relationship and invest in education based on their occupation. Policymakers and curriculum developers should re-consider making reforms to education financing policy to be more equitably favourable to students from poor families for sustainable academic achievement. Government and NGOs should ensure that all students from poor parental backgrounds are supported to receive quality education

EFFECT OF FAMILY INCOME LEVELS ON LEARNING OF PRIMARY SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN IN KAPEDO WARD IN TURKANA COUNTY- KENYA

Access to basic education in conflict-prone communities is a significant challenge in Kenya. Empirical reviews had suggested that, during intercommunal conflicts, various factors influencing access to basic education were compromised. However, these influences manifest differently in distinct situations and locations. There has been limited research on how access to basic education was affected following intercommunal conflicts in Kapedo, Turkana County. The study aimed to examine the effect of family income levels on learning of primary school going children in Kapedo ward in Turkana County- Kenya. The study drew on three theories: Relative Deprivation theory, System Resource Theory, and Hierarchy of Needs Theory. It employed a descriptive survey research design, covering the entire population with two Ministry of Education officials, four headteachers, and twenty-four teachers as respondents. Data collection used a semi-structured questionnaire and an interview schedule, ensuring voluntary participation, confidentiality, and clarity of the studys purpose. The analysis combined descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, and averages) and inferential statistics (regression analysis) and presented results through charts and tables, with qualitative data analyzed thematically. The study revealed that family income affected education, with conflict-induced economic instability leading to resource allocation challenges and school attendance issues, especially for girls. The study recommends that the Ministry of Education and Local Authorities maintain the provision of essential learning resources, emphasizing administrative functionality, classroom safety, and resource access to enhance learning outcomes. Non-Governmental Organizations and Donors should support programs to address economic challenges during conflicts, offering financial assistance, livelihood opportunities, and scholarships for childrens education. KEY WORDS: Family Income Levels, Learning, Access to Basic Education, Primary School Going Children, Intercommunal Conflicts

A Study on the Loss of Rural Teachers from the Perspective of Hierarchy of Needs Theory

A Study on the Loss of Rural Teachers from the Perspective of Hierarchy of Needs Theory

Development Centers and Grassroots Good Governance in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria (2019-2023)

Governance at the grassroots level is ideally supposed to serve as a mirror through which the performance of every other government is measured. This informs the establishment of development centers in the Oji River Local Government Area. Notwithstanding the existence of development centers vis-à-vis their intended benefits to the local populace, what is on the ground is at variance with its purpose as the development centers cannot mobilize the grassroots populace to participate in governance and administer infrastructural development at that level. Data for this study was obtained through secondary sources with content analysis of information from the internet, journals, and books. Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Need Theory (1943) as a framework for the study. The paper recommended that the establishment of development centers is in order but appropriate holistic measures should be put in place to enable it to serve its purpose which is based on encouraging good governance at the grassroots levels in Oji River local government Area of Enugu State, among other areas. The study, therefore, concluded that the current state of development centers in Oji River local government area is an aberration to any ideal democratic governance where the grassroots is supposed to be the pillar that holds firm other wider tiers of government.

Impact of Job Security on the Work Behaviour of Casual Workers in a University Setting in Kwara State, Nigeria

Workplace dedication, work habits, and employee motivation are all highly impacted by job security. Casual workers at Nigerian universities face unique challenges that sometimes result in job instability because they are employed temporarily. In order to better understand how job security influences casual workers’ motivation, performance, and engagement at Kwara State Universities, this study looks into how these workers behave at work. The investigation is framed by the Job Security-Performance Theory, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory, and Social Exchange Theory. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, incorporating both qualitative interviews and quantitative questionnaires. Taro Yamane’s technique was used to establish the sample size, which came out to be 363 participants. The target population consisted of 1,333 casual workers across three colleges. Structured questionnaires and in-person interviews were used to gather the data, which were then analysed using SPSS for quantitative data and theme analysis for qualitative data. 53.2% of temporary employees do not have written contracts, which adds to job insecurity, according to the report. There was variation in the perception of job security; 20.1% felt highly secure, while 40.2% felt uneasy. Motivation was found to be highly impacted by job security, as indicated by over 53% of participants. Furthermore, due to concerns about job security, 39.9% of temporary employees are likely to look for permanent opportunities elsewhere. The demographic research reveals that the workforce is highly educated and dominated by men. The results highlight how important job security is in determining the motivation and conduct of casual employees. Universities should strengthen job security measures and establish clearer contractual agreements to boost worker satisfaction and performance. Policymakers ought to think about creating laws that promote the rights of casual employees and foster their professional growth while addressing employment instability.