Term ID: T5712

Unmet Needs

/unmet-needs/
Basic requirements or desires that remain unfulfilled, potentially contributing to psychological distress or dysfunction.
Example: Childhood needs for safety, love, or validation that weren't satisfied and continue to influence adult relationships.

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Reference: Maslow (1943)