Exploring the Progression of Maslow's Needs

This research examined how traditional, remote, and hybrid work settings impact the progression of the fundamental human needs defined within Maslow's Theory of Human Motivation. Specifically, this study assessed the predictive relationships between needs across Maslow’s hierarchy to determine whether the strength of these relationships varied by work setting. Using data from five scales that measure each of Maslow’s core needs (physiological, safety-security, belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization), the research employed exploratory factor analyses (EFA), partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), and multigroup analyses (MGA) to compare model parameters across groups. Ultimately, this study explored the progression of needs among employees in traditional, remote, and hybrid work environments to contribute to the growing body of literature on modern work-setting models.