Students + Fundamental Human Needs

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Fundamental Human NeedsJohn WetzelUniversity of Notre Dame


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Senior (4/5)

Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Design

Designing Spaces for Creativity Inforgraphic and Report

Published on Chicago Creative Spaces blog

Hello!


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Collaboration between ND and Herman Miller

Studying Students and Fundamental Human Needs

Questions we sought to answer:

1) How students define and prioritize the fundamental human needs?

2) The implications of those human needs for leadership?

3) How the students use spaces and tools to meet these needs?

Background & Purpose of Research


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Over the course of 1 semester (Feb-April)

Student Interviews

Space Observation

Focus Groups

Design of Research


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Library


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Student Lounge


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Law School Lounge


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Student Center


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We strive for excellence and take pride in our accomplishments.

Doesnt always occur at work or in class. Equally experienced in love life

extracurricular activities, or artistic development Is experienced relative to each individual or community

Initial vision/dream followed by process to reach the achievement as end goal

Students interpret excellence as: Non-Trivial, Recognized by people who matter toyou, beyond requirements, or has impact on human race

Feeling of confidence or pride is result

Key Findings- Achievement


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We seek freedom in our actions and decisions.

College students are in a time of transition relative to their autonomy

Self-awareness and self-responsibility are new to college students

Loans and financial insecurity limits autonomy in life decisions

Social autonomy is easy in college because of the diversity of personalities andunique groups on campus.

Lack of other people, like kids, relying on you increases autonomy

Key Findings- Autonomy


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We want a meaningful connection to others

Well defined groups in college form identity

Emotional connectivity

Feeling needed by others

Must have a shared foundation and connection

Shared trust and care

Allows you to move beyond yourself and associate with a greater purpose

Key Findings- Belonging


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We want to make a meaningful difference

College is a time for students to figure this out

Given or set by leaders

Component of destiny- What you are meant to do

Many students will sacrifice purpose for security reasons

Key Findings- Purpose


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We desire health, safety, familiarity, and competence.

Trust of the society/group that you are in

Ability to fail and be protected from the unknown

Emotional Security

Gives you the opportunity to achieve and reach goals

Key Findings- Security


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We seek recognition for our contributions

Placed upon you by others in societal context

Respect of the people you dont care about

Leads to achievement or at least opportunity for it

Forms naturally in a group

Key Findings- Status


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1. Purpose

2. Belonging

3. Security

4. Autonomy

5. Achievement

6. Status

Fundamental Human Needs Student Rankings


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The structure of belonging in colleges can be emulated

A leader sacrificing for his or her group makes followers feel like they belong

Create shared experiences to promote belonging

Students desire transparency and clear communication for security, purpose, andbelonging

Leaders should help others to find their purpose

Establish a secure environment where people feel comfortable and are able to fail

Implications for Leadership + Management Methods


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Physical interactions matter more than digital interactions, but the importance ofdigital interactions is growing

Groups foster belonging in digital spaces via group chats, Facebook groups Students use their phones as a form of security in social settings

Placement of tools on a table is externalization of intentionality

Tools and Tech are more likely to be used when individual is alone or alone-together

Implications for Tools + Technology


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Personalization and demarcation of space provides security

Students like working in groups but not collaborating (Alone-Together)

In mixed use spaces, students are in constant transition between social interactionsand working

Status gained through claiming of space larger necessary

If an open table is available, students will use it rather than share

Implications for Places


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Investigate a very different university such as a large state school

Be more specific in looking at usage of Tools and Technology

Compare and contrast Freshmen vs. Seniors and Seniors vs. recent grads to see theshift in perspective

Inquire into the differences between students in specific fields of study andstudents who work interdisciplinary

Recommendations for Further Inquiry


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Herman Miller Living Office 2015 Herman Miller Inc

Thank You!

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@john__wetzel

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