Compléter Characteristics of Maslow's Hierarchy of NeedsVersion en ligne Place the word into the correct space. par RA Lomax 1 Maslow ? s Hierarchy of Needs , developed in a Western , context , emphasises personal achievement , autonomy , and self - through a linear progression of needs . The model frames the self as primarily autonomous , treats and spirituality as individual experiences , and positions social as secondary to personal growth . Its hierarchical and structure human motivation , ignoring the interconnected , relational , and embedded nature of wellbeing . Consequently , the framework is , limited in capturing the experiences of collectivist communities , and risks behaviours that prioritise family , , or cultural obligations over individual .