Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and the Social Media that Fulfill Them – Infographic

This infographic takes Maslow’s theory and looks at the social media tools that fulfill these needs. While these platforms do not provide any physiological nourishment, it could be argued that Facebook and Google+ do help us maintain a sense of belonging through connections to friends and family. Twitter is good for our self-esteem, inasmuch as it empowers us to reach out to others and self-promote, and LinkedIn somewhat satisfies our need for safety, providing security for employment.