Activity 3.1 | Working from the Heart: Building Relationships with Employees

A frequently overlooked aspect of Maslow’s work is his failure to acknowledge the influence of the Blackfoot Nation, who hosted him and likely shaped his understanding of self-actualization and community-centred values. This omission reflects a broader issue in psychology, where Indigenous and non-European contributions are often underrepresented or unrecognized.

Visit this Pressbook chapter to explore Blackstock’s and Maslow’s theories of needs and motivations, examining their implications for human development and well-being.

Reference

Motherwell McFarlane, J. (2024). Blackstock’s and Maslow’s Theories of Needs and Motivations. CC-BY 4.0.  https://opentextbc.ca/psychologymtdi/chapter/blackstocks-and-maslows-theories-of-needs-and-motivations/