The Hierarchy of Childhood Needs Theory: A Life-Phase-Specific Framework for Child and Adolescent Development and Healthy Growth
The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families
Published online on January 05, 2026
Abstract
The Family Journal, Volume 34, Issue 2, Page 291-296, April 2026.
The Hierarchy of Childhood Needs (HCN) Theory offers a developmentally grounded framework for promoting resilience and well-being in children and adolescents. Adapted from Maslow's motivational model, it organizes five interrelated tiers—physiological and ...
The Hierarchy of Childhood Needs (HCN) Theory offers a developmentally grounded framework for promoting resilience and well-being in children and adolescents. Adapted from Maslow's motivational model, it organizes five interrelated tiers—physiological and ...