Now we have Facebook.
physiological
The lowest level of Maslow’s hierarchy consists of the basic physical requirements for human survival. The inhabitants of this tier are yet to develop enough cognitive function to engage in even the most basic abstract thought. Statuses chronicle their daily trials and tribulations as they grapple with adequately feeding, sheltering, resting, and hydrating themselves.
safety
Once an individual’s most basic needs are satisfied, he or she seeks security of body, employment, the family, health, resources, and property. Those stagnating in this tier utilise the status update function to show off their latest material acquisitions and air the dirtiest of dirty laundry.
love/belonging
After safety is established, the need for a sense of belonging to a social group arises. Lavish albums are devoted to the fact that this person enjoys the fleeting caress of self-confidence and self-worth only when surrounded by those who affirm their life choices by dressing and acting exactly like them.
esteem
After belonging comes the desire to be respected and valued by others – a need for recognition, importance, and attention. This results in the usage of Facebook to post statuses that are designed to win the envy and esteem of their peers, but only serve to highlight the person’s intense insecurity and craving for approval.
