Question

A new resident recently fell and broke his hip, which is what prompted his move into the long-term care facility. He has become very dependent on other for the first time in his life. Even though the facility is comfortable, provides good medical care, and serves food he enjoys, he is depressed. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which of the needs could the resident be struggling with

Answer 1

Need for self-esteem.

Step-by-step explanation:

Maslow's Hierachy of Needs is a theory of motivation that suggests people act when they are motivated by by their needs. The theory was developed by Abraham Maslow in 1943. The hierarchy of needs is divided into five levels.

1. Psychological Needs.
2. Safety Needs.
3. Love/Belongingness Needs.
4. Esteem Needs.
5. Self-actualization Needs.

The level in which the need of the new resident fall is self-esteem needs. In this level of people wants to feel appreciated and respected. They want to feel that they are valued by contributing to the society.

In the given case, the new resident is lacking self-esteem as he is dependent on others now for the first time in his life. This makes him feel inferior.

Thus the correct answer is need for self-esteem.