Needs and Wants

People need to understand the difference between their needs and wants.

The Concept Of Needs And Desires

CONCEPT OF NEEDS AND WANTS - In this topic, we will fully understand the Concept of Needs and Desires.

CONCEPT OF NEEDS AND WANTS

Man has endless needs and wants that he must meet. There is still no solution to the goal of scarcity no matter how many sources of wealth there is because there is no end to human needs and wants.

Let us first find out the meaning of needs and wants.

Needs

These are things that are very important for a person to live. Here in this category are the so-called basic needs such as clothing, work, and food.

Preferences

It is the desire to claim things that are more than basic needs. It may not exist in man but it can still live even without it. So it is preferred because, according to man, they can bring comfort, pleasure, prosperity, and honor.

Theories Concerning This Topic

Maslow's Theory of Needs

This is a theory developed by Abraham Harold Maslow, an American psychologist. According to him:

“People are motivated to achieve certain needs. When one need is fulfilled a person seeks to fulfill the next one, and so on. ”

He also created a pyramid of hierarchies of needs. This is what the hirakiya says:

Physiological - This refers to the biological needs of food, water, air, and sleep. This is the lowest part of the hierarchy.

Safety - This refers to the need for safety and security in life.

The need to socialize, join and love - This is a social need that refers to the love that a person needs such as friendship, family,

Need to be valued by others - It refers to claiming respect for oneself and others.

The need to implement the event of being - Man is aware not only of his own potential, but above all of man's total potential. This is the highest part of the hierarchy

McClelland's Theory of Needs

It was created by David McClelland, also an American psychologits. According to this theory, a person has an eggplant need motivation: achievement, power, and membership.

Achieved - One of the motivational needs. This is especially more than rewarding material. Achieving this gives personal satisfaction more than receiving praise and recognition.

Power - It comes in two forms: personal and institutional

Personal - a power that is often bad because of a person's desire to account for others

Institutional - this refers to the effort to achieve the goal of the organization

Membership - refers to the desire to socialize with other people and to make them feel accepted by others.

What is the need?

Needs are things we need to live on every day. Some examples are food, shelter, and clothing. We cannot live without these things.

What is the preference?

Desires are things we desire more than we need. In other words, these are things that give us pleasure. Examples are having expensive and fancy clothes, trendy phones or cell phones, delicious food and so on. It can change, change, or increase depending on the person's wishes. It may also be that the will becomes a necessity depending on the situation. For example, Levi bought a "cellphone" not only because it was fashionable but he needed it to do his homework in various subjects and talk to his family in the province. If we think of having a "cellphone" is a wish but it can be a necessity just like Levi's situation. He bought a "cellphone" not only because it would give him pleasure but also because he needed it and it was important in his daily work. But if he only bought it because it is trendy or used to play "offline and online games" it will still remain a preference. A wish can only be considered a necessity if it is important and will contribute to your daily routine and lifestyle.

Human needs, such as clothing, food, and shelter, are not limited to human needs. An example of this is the need for an individual security. Man needs it to live peacefully and comfortably. One of them is also social need. It includes the right of a person to participate in society and to be a part of it such as having family, friends, and good relations with others. An individual also needs to have respect not only for himself but also for our fellow man. The highest level of human need is the fulfillment of personality. A person who has it is creative, able to respond to the challenges of his surroundings, has a good relationship with others and has mutual respect. He needs it to deal with things like problems that can bring him down and make it an opportunity to have a good and peaceful life.

Factors Affecting the Needs and Desires of an Individual.

There are many things around us that can affect our life decisions. They can also affect our needs and wants. We learn that need is what we need in our daily lives while desire gives us more satisfaction and more than what we need. Needs and wants may or may not change and it depends on his surroundings or even on himself.

Factors that can affect human needs and wants are as follows:

Age

Age is one of the factors that can influence a person's needs and wants. It changes depending on the age or sign of an individual. For example, Petra, who is only eight years old, has a tendency to eat sugary foods. When he was eighteen years old, he thought it was bad for his health, so even if he ate it, it was only in the right amount and he preferred to eat only nutritious foods such as vegetables and fruits. A young person like Petra may be following his or her wishes or tastes. But as he got older it changed and he thought more about what to do.

Level of education.

Also one of the factors that affect a person's needs and wants is the level of education. An educated person is more critical and wise in his decisions especially in his needs and wants. For example, Sasha graduated as an "accountant", because of her education she is smarter and more strategic especially when it comes to money. He is more concerned about where he can save and what product he will buy. Her education helped her make wise decisions in life.

Social status.

The status of one or more individuals greatly affects their daily needs and wants. The state in a person’s life can dictate his or her decisions in choosing or achieving his or her needs or even preferences. A person with a dignified lifestyle may want more than he already has. It is also possible that a person who is in a low status or living a poor life is considering what is important or just their needs. For example, Armin, a manager of a well-known restaurant, wanted to have another car to replace his old car. Mang Jose, a waiter at the restaurant, prioritizes saving so he only considers his family's daily needs. Melodias, on the other hand, at a cashier in the said restaurant is planning to buy a motor so that he can get to work easier and not have to commute and get stuck in traffic.

Taste.

Taste is one of the factors that can affect the needs and wants of a person or group. A young person may have a different taste in food and clothing than an adult or they may have the same taste.