Social need or affiliation needs refers to affection, sense of belongingness, acceptance and friendship. Esteem needs are psychological in nature and represent the higher level needs. These needs include internal factors such as self-respect, autonomy and external factors such as status, recognition, etc. Self-actualization needs are the highest level of need as per Maslow. Self-actualization needs are primarily related to personal growth, self-fulfillment and the realization of one's full potential.