Is Self-Worth the same as Self-Actualization?

Question

I think Self-Worth is one of mankind's deepest needs and for many, (or perhaps all) is a lifelong journey. As life moves on we begin to realize more and more exactly what our Self-Worth is.

Now, I am not a psychology expert, but could Self-Worth be equated with Self-Actualization as Abraham Maslow's Heiarchy of Needs?

Explanations beyond "Yes" or "No" or Rebuttals are much appreciated.

I guess it really matters on how one defines Self-Worth. But I will live in ambigouis. I enjoy the variety of answers.

If you want double points, I asked the same question in Religion/Spirituality section. hehe

So if you had a true and acute awareness of Self-Worth then you would be Self-Actualized? Just a thought.

Answer 1

NO IT IS NOT. Self worth is what you feel about your self or your persona. It is most of the times biased against the other persons around you. There is a tendency for one to think of himself as "the best there is". in fact very seldom will you say that you failed in your endeavor. Self-worth is often laced with lies and denials. Self-actualization is how much you have accomplished in "real time mode". It is a concrete value. It something that can be appreciated. But you are right that self-worth is a driving force that move humanity to explore and develop.

Answer 2

Abraham maslow's theory of self-actualization, as a 'need' arises when all other needs have been full-filled. Naturallly self-actualization comes even after recognition and status need. Now the self should acknowledge of the fact, we are really into this world for achieving something.
While self-worth varies from time to time, this cannot be said as a need arising only after other needs are fullfilled.
hence they are not the same.
VR

Answer 3

I'm not really sure these are the same things, self-worth to me is more like sel-esteem or the feeling that you have accomplished something, self actualization is more like knowing what you need being comfortable with your self enough and being able to get what you want, they may be close but not the same, I think you may actually need to complete Maslows Hierarchy of needs to feel self- worth.

Answer 4

do not focus too much on self-worth as it can lead to harmful greed and over-proudness.

ps: too much of anything is not good.

mercury of love

Answer 5

Yes .