A TEST OF TWO MODELS OF NEED HIERARCHY THEORY AMONG FILIPINO IMMIGRANTS AND VIETNAMESE REFUGEES.
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Title
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A TEST OF TWO MODELS OF NEED HIERARCHY THEORY AMONG FILIPINO IMMIGRANTS AND VIETNAMESE REFUGEES.
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Identifier
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AAI8103911
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identifier
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8103911
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Creator
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ARIYABUDDHIPHONGS, VANCHAI.
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Contributor
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Mahmoud M. Wahba
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Date
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1981
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Business Administration, General
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Abstract
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The Descending Need Hierarchy model and the Existence, Relatedness and Growth (ERG) model of Maslow's Need Hierarchy Theory were tested among 211 Filipino immigrants. Immigrants have been chosen for the study because migration to another country is seen as a descent through the hierarchy of needs.;The first hypothesis tested is the number of need categories in the models. The second hypothesis tests the unfolding of needs, such that the low-level needs manifest themselves first and the high-level needs follow. The third hypothesis assesses the applicability of the gratification/activation mechanism to the growth needs. The fourth hypothesis examines the relationship between the immigrants' need satisfaction and their adjustment in the U.S. The fifth hypothesis evaluates the immigrants' perception of utility of money.;The results of the study are as follows: (1) the factor analysis test supports the three-factor ERG model; (2) the unfolding of needs receives support; (3) the applicability of the gratification/activation mechanism to the growth needs is affirmed; (4) the need satisfaction on the job has positive impact upon adjustment to life; and (5) the immigrants perceive the utility of money in a power-decreasing function.;A similar study was attempted with a group of 36 Vietnamese refugees, but without success.;The results of the study are discussed. The limitations of the study are mentioned and the directions for future research pointed out.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
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Program
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Business
