Kapanlagi.com - Types of human needs are indeed diverse and need to be known. Yes, because humans cannot be separated from their needs. In fact, every day human needs will continue to increase due to human character itself and the differences in the environment where humans live. Needs themselves are something that arises naturally experienced by humans to sustain their lives. Human needs come in various forms and differ from one person to another. For example, the living needs of a teacher will certainly be different from the living needs of a doctor or a farmer.
In short, needs are very important and humans become dependent on those needs. Well, it turns out that human needs are further divided into 4 parts based on intensity, based on nature, based on the subject in need, and based on time. For more details, this article will discuss the types of human needs that you need to know. Instead of being curious, let's just take a look at the following review.
1. Types of Needs Based on Intensity Level
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The first type of human needs is differentiated based on its intensity. The types of needs based on intensity level are primary, secondary, and tertiary needs. For further explanation, please refer to the following discussion.
- Primary needs are basic or essential needs that must be fulfilled in order to survive. Generally, these needs arise naturally to keep humans alive. Examples of primary needs include drinks, food, clothing, and so on.
- Secondary needs are needs that come after primary needs have been fulfilled. Each person's secondary needs are certainly different. For example, after having a house, the desire to complete it with a television, refrigerator, music equipment, washing machine, and so on arises. These needs are only complementary and not urgent to fulfill.
- Tertiary needs, also known as luxury needs, are needs that are generally fulfilled by people with high income and are intended to enhance self-satisfaction in the eyes of society. Examples of tertiary needs include luxury cars, jewelry, luxury homes, and so on.
These needs based on intensity are determined by each individual in a certain region. There are areas that are still underdeveloped and consider motorbikes as luxury needs.
2. Types of Needs Based on Nature
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The second type of human needs is differentiated based on its nature. The needs that are classified based on their nature are physical and spiritual needs. For further clarification, please refer to the following explanation.
- Physical Needs, are the needs directly related to maintaining the body to stay healthy and fit. The forms of these needs include the need for food and drink, clothing, sufficient rest, and exercise. If physical needs are not met, you will become hungry, tired, and even sick.
- Spiritual Needs, are the needs related to the soul and mind. The forms of these needs include the need for worship, listening to lectures, motivation, recreation, watching movies, listening to music, reading books, and socializing. Generally, if these needs are not met, a person can easily be disturbed, lazy, and even stressed.
3. Types of Needs Based on the Subject in Need
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The third type of human needs is distinguished based on the subject in need. The types of needs based on the subject in need are individual needs and general needs. For more details, see the following discussion.
- Individual Needs, are the types of needs that must be fulfilled by each individual. So, every person will have different needs. For example, a tailor needs a sewing machine, or a student needs books, and so on.
- General Needs, are the types of needs that are beneficial for meeting the interests of many people. Examples of this type of needs are bridge construction, public hygiene, security, and so on.
4. Types of Needs Based on Time
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The fourth type of human needs is differentiated based on time. The types of needs based on time are current needs and future needs. For a clearer explanation, please refer to the following review.
- Current Needs, are the type of needs that must be fulfilled at that particular time. These needs cannot be postponed. An example of this type of need is when you feel hungry, of course, you need food at that time. Or when you are sick, you will also need medicine at that time.
- Future Needs, are the type of needs that can be postponed and do not have to be fulfilled at that time. The purpose of these needs can be used in the future. An example of this type of need is saving.
Those are a series of human needs along with their examples that you need to know. Hopefully, it is useful.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.