Question

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, why does Jing-mei have a difficult time reaching self-actualization?

Answer 1

 Jing-mei's physiological needs are not satisfy to the optimistic level, to be specific acceptance and respect from her mother, such situation is needed to achive level of esteem which is below self-actualization

Answer 2

B.Jing-mei does not yet feel accepted for who she is by her mother.