Maslow & Plog The analysis of the the nature of needs and wants is important –It allows for an understanding of why things occur –It then allows for planning and prediction of behaviour Goal is greater efficiency

MASLOW Hierarchy of Needs and Wants This is an attempt to provide a framework of analysis the scheme is: 1 Hierarchical2 Sequential

1There are a series of steps reflecting progressively more complex sets of needs and wants 2Each successive stage is dependent on the preceeding one (satisfaction). The preceeding stage then declines in importance

Important Considerations 1General to Specific 2Simple to Complex 3The stage under consideration is the most important one for the individual

Stage One Individuals have physiological needs –link back to previous lecture (base needs) –the stimulus of recreation provides skills –the linkage to learned and transferred behaviour

Buzz words Escape Relaxation Relief from Tension Mental relaxation

Stage Two Once the first stage is acknowledged then: The goal is to satisfy safety needs (security of the individual or group) – the protection of life and home –the sense of keeping fit for the future –the consideration and selection of destinations could be linked to this

Buzz Words Health Recreation Active and Healthy for the Future

Stage Three Individuals strive for belonging and interpersonal needs –link again to basic instincts/needs Say the need for belonging (companionship, personal ties) –varying levels for individuals –may have an impact on the activity one selects –(group - volleyball lone - shooting)

In addition to the concern for operation as an individual, couple, or group - May be represented as a return to one’s roots –tourism associated with travel to the ‘home country’

Buzz Words Family Social Interaction Companionship Personal Ties Roots Ethnic

Stage Four Individuals strive for self esteem –within the stage at a base level the need is to convince others (or yourself) of your importance and worth (value) –at a higher level within the stage might be a consideration for the status of the activity

Base or Lower Level

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Buzz Words Achievement Importance Prestige Social Recognition Professional Personal Development Status

Stage Five Individuals strive for self-actualization At a base level - a process of self-discovery –getting and staying fit –running a marathon At a higher level - might be reflected as a ‘sojourn with nature’ –aesthetics and knowledge

Buzz Words Exploration Self-discovery Satisfaction Cultural Educational Environment Wanderlust

Conclusion Recreation may be an end unto itself - but the state of mind is dependent on the motivations Recreation is a vehicle for satisfaction at different levels The number of levels ‘hit’ is dependent on the individual

Geographic Links Motivation will influence what activity you may select (say downhill skiing) This is of interest but for the Geographer the interest is also on the decision as to where to ski –Do you ski for companionship, for family, for esteem, to achieve - all these will change your choice of destination