[ExI] Alternatives compared to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

[William Flynn Wallace]

This has gone beyond the time I am willing to spend on it.  What is needed
is a metaanalysis of each theory, which summarizes many studies done to
test the theory.  The AI did not do that.

Where there are lots of theories trying to explain something,we know that
not one of them is proven superior to the others.

I don't think we are going to find the meaning of life in these theories.
Look at the characteristics each theory advocates:  anyone can make a
similar list and give his theory a name,then look for experimental
support.  Psychology is really bad about coming up with all kinds of
theories, and poor about finding support for them.  All of them make common
sense but fail in the data area.  bill w

On Sat, Sep 30, 2023 at 8:46 AM BillK via extropy-chat <
extropy-chat at lists.extropy.org> wrote:

> On Sat, 30 Sept 2023 at 13:45, William Flynn Wallace via extropy-chat <
> extropy-chat at lists.extropy.org> wrote:
>
>> re alternative to Maslow -   Where's the data? Why not ask the AI to
>> assemble studies supporting each theory and see which ones are supported by
>> actual experiments and studies?  Every theory will have some common sense
>> support.  In psychology we don't lack theories:  we lack data showing
>> support or nonsupport. Anybody can come up with a theory based, of course,
>> on previous theories.   bill w
>> _______________________________________________
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>>
>
> OK. AI says that some studies have been done. Which you would expect,
> really, as psychologists try to support their pet theories.  :)
> You could use the summaries to see which theory you like, then search for
> more specific info.
>
> BillK
> Answer:
>
> Several studies have been conducted on the theories of motivation,
> including Maslow's hierarchy of needs and its alternatives.
>
>    1. *ERG Theory*: The ERG theory has been used to understand the
>    motivation of individuals in various contexts. For example, it has been
>    applied to understand the motivation of employees in the workplace, with
>    the goal of improving job satisfaction and performance ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
>    <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3161123/>.
>
>
>    1. *Two-Factor Theory (Herzberg’s Motivation Theory)*: Herzberg's
>    theory has been extensively studied and applied in various contexts,
>    including leadership, motivation management, and organizational
>    development. For example, it has been used to develop motivation management
>    programs and to improve employee job satisfaction ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
>    <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3161123/>.
>
>
>    1. *Self-Determination Theory*: This theory has been used to
>    understand the motivation of individuals in various contexts, including
>    education and healthcare. For example, it has been used to develop
>    interventions to improve academic achievement and to improve the mental
>    health of individuals ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
>    <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3161123/>.
>
>
>    1. *McClellan’s Human Motivation Theory*: This theory has been used to
>    understand the motivation of individuals in various contexts, including
>    education and healthcare. For example, it has been used to develop
>    interventions to improve academic achievement and to improve the mental
>    health of individuals ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
>    <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3161123/>.
>
>
>    1. *Nain Model*: The Nain model has been used to understand the
>    motivation of individuals in various contexts, including education and
>    healthcare. For example, it has been used to develop interventions to
>    improve academic achievement and to improve the mental health of
>    individuals ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
>    <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3161123/>.
>
>
>    1. *Murray’s System of Needs (Theory of Psychogenic Needs)*: This
>    theory has been used to understand the motivation of individuals in various
>    contexts, including education and healthcare. For example, it has been used
>    to develop interventions to improve academic achievement and to improve the
>    mental health of individuals ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
>    <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3161123/>.
>
> In conclusion, each of these theories has been used in various studies to
> understand the motivation of individuals in different contexts. While these
> studies may vary in their methodologies and findings, they all contribute
> to our understanding of human motivation and needs.
>
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