When it comes to the defining and understanding of human needs, there have been many contributions to the field of social sciences. Some of the major contributors include Abraham Maslow, Clayton Alderfer, Manfred Max-Neef, Frederick Herzberg, Edward L. Deci, Richard Ryan, and John Burton among many others (Acha, 2020).

This report seeks to define, explain, and outline human needs as a means for setting a foundation for being your more authentic self. As you identify and understand the role satisfaction of human needs plays in overall wellness, you can work to meet these needs in a practical and personal way that helps you to become your most fulfilled and effective self.
 
The term ‘needs’ is defined as an individual’s basic requirement that must be fulfilled, in order to survive. Human needs are often seen to be drivers of people’s actions, serving as the motivation behind human behavior.