Needs refer to the essential physiological and psychological requirements that individuals must satisfy for survival and well-being. These can include basic necessities like food, water, shelter, as well as emotional needs such as love, belongingness, and security.
This theory suggests that motivation arises from the need to reduce internal tension caused by unmet physiological drives (e.g., hunger or thirst).
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Maslow's theory categorizes human needs into a hierarchical structure where basic physiological needs are at the bottom and high-level self-actualization needs are at the top.
Social support refers to resources provided by others (such as friends, family, or community) that help individuals meet their emotional and practical needs.