Perquin's Life Purposes
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Every person in the world has set a purpose for their life. According to the theory of S. Perquin, life purposes can be roughly divided into four domains: mental-individualistic, mental-collectivistic, physical-collectivistic and physical-individualistic.
- Mental-individualists are motivated by a desire for self-fulfillment through cognitive and emotional enrichment, seeking to enhance their inner lives, expand their knowledge and achieve personal growth.
- Mental-collectivists are motivated by the aspiration to improve the lives of others through mental or emotional support, often pursuing goals that involve teaching, mentoring or guiding others to help them grow and reach their potential.
- Physical-collectivists are motivated by a desire to enhance the well-being of others through practical, tangible means, working to provide basic needs, improve living conditions or contribute to the physical health and safety of their communities.
- Physical-individualists are motivated by a drive to achieve tangible success and material comfort, focusing on attaining wealth, physical health and personal accomplishments that reflect their success in the external world.