Later research has shown that, depending on the personal value system of an individual, he or she might skip the esteem level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs and move directly toward self-actualization.

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Maslow himself noted that the order of needs might not be strictly fixed for every individual, and later research and theories have suggested that depending on personal, cultural, and situational factors, individuals might not strictly follow the hierarchy or might prioritize needs differently, including skipping levels like esteem to pursue self-actualization directly.

Later Research Has Shown That, Depending on the Personal Value