Self-Actualization in the Character of Chris McCandless Based on the Hierarchy of Need by Abraham Maslow in Into the Wild Movie

PUTRI, ALIF KUSUMA (2023) Self-Actualization in the Character of Chris McCandless Based on the Hierarchy of Need by Abraham Maslow in Into the Wild Movie. Undergraduate thesis, UNIVERSITAS ISLAM SULTAN AGUNG.

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Abstract

Hierarchy of Need theory departs from Abraham Maslow’s understanding that human can develop from the most basic desire to the highest desire which he called self-actualization. This theory consist of five stages that start form the very basic need which is physiological needs, safety need, love and belonging need, self-esteem need, until the highest need is that is self-actualization need. Related to that theory, this study aims to identify Human Need Theory in Chris McCandless’s character and to explain characteristic appear in Chris as a sellf-actualized person in the film Into the Wild. This study is a qualitative research methodology supported by primary and secondary data. Primary data were taken from the film Into the Wild, while several sources such as articles, journals and internet websites used as secondary data. The data collected by watching the film, reading the film script, identifying data such as dialogues and monologues to analyze based on Abraham Maslow's Basic Needs theory. The results of the study showed that Chris McCandless is able to fulfill all the basic needs in this theory. All need that Chris has, such as basic needs for food and drink, home as a shelter, family and friendship as needs for affection, feelings of respect from others, until he finally self-actualizes by succeeding in realizing what Chris's final wish is. In addition, Chris also reflects the traits or characteristics of a self-actualized people by having some characteristic such as resistant to enculturation but not purposely inconventional, concerned for the welfare of humanity, they perceive reality efficiently and can tolerate uncertainty, democratic attitudes, capable of deep appreciation of basic life-experience, establish deep satisfying interpersonal relationship with a few people, and strong moral/ethical standards. Key words: Humanistic Psychology, Basic Needs, Self-Actualization.

Item Type:	Thesis (Undergraduate)
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > PE English
Divisions:	Fakultas Bahasa dan Ilmu Komunikasi Fakultas Bahasa dan Ilmu Komunikasi > Sastra Inggris
Depositing User:	Pustakawan 3 UNISSULA
Date Deposited:	11 Oct 2023 04:19
Last Modified:	11 Oct 2023 04:19
URI:	http://repository.unissula.ac.id/id/eprint/31460

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