The reciprocal relations among basic psychological need satisfaction at school, positivity and academic achievement in Chinese early adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
pp. 101370
Author(s):  
Jianhua Zhou ◽  
E. Scott Huebner ◽  
Lili Tian
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Early Adolescents ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Reciprocal Relations ◽  
Psychological Need ◽  
Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction ◽  
Psychological Need Satisfaction

The relationship between school-basic psychological need satisfaction and frustration, academic engagement and academic achievement

2021 ◽  
pp. 014303432110171
Author(s):  
Caterina Buzzai ◽  
Luana Sorrenti ◽  
Sebastiano Costa ◽  
Mary Ellen Toffle ◽  
Pina Filippello
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Academic Engagement ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Psychological Need ◽  
Need Frustration ◽  
Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction ◽  
Attention To Students ◽  
Psychological Need Satisfaction

The main purpose of this study is to investigate how students’ perceptions of need satisfaction and need frustration at school are indirectly associated with academic achievement through academic engagement. A modified version of the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale was used to assess these needs in a school-based context. The study sample consisted of 551 students, comprising 299 males (54.3%) and 252 females (45.7%), with an average age of 16.19 years (SD = 1.49). The results suggested autonomy satisfaction and relatedness satisfaction are positively correlated with academic engagement, autonomy frustration is negatively correlated with academic engagement, and, moreover, academic engagement is associated with increased academic achievement. The results of this study highlight the importance of developing specific training programs to promote a school environment that pays attention to students’ psychological needs.

Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale--Polish Version

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beata Kuźma ◽  
Michał Szulawski ◽  
Maarten Vansteenkiste ◽  
Katarzyna Cantarero
Keyword(s):  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Psychological Need ◽  
Polish Version ◽  
Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction ◽  
Psychological Need Satisfaction

scholarly journals Job attitudes as a predictor of work engagement of the lecturing staff at the University of Namibia

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wesley R. Pieters ◽  
Ebben Van Zyl ◽  
Petrus Nel
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Job Attitudes ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Organisational Commitment ◽  
Psychological Need ◽  
Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction ◽  
The University ◽  
Psychological Need Satisfaction

Orientation: Engaged employees contribute to the success and productivity of an organisation. Satisfaction of basic psychological needs and organisational commitment (job attitudes) impact positively on work engagement of the lecturing staff.Research purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of basic psychological need satisfaction and organisational commitment on work engagement of the lecturing staff.Motivation for the study: Organisations realise their objectives through their employees. When employees are not satisfied or committed at work, it can result in low levels of work engagement, absenteeism, exhaustion, cynicism, low productivity and turnover.Research approach/design and method: A cross-sectional survey design was used to collect data of the lecturing staff at the University of Namibia (n = 242). Cronbach’s alpha coefficients, Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analyses were used to analyse the data.Main findings: This study found a positive relationship between basic psychological need satisfaction, organisational commitment and work engagement. Normative and affective commitment was found to be significant predictors of vigour, dedication and absorption (work engagement).Practical/managerial implications: Organisations need to include staff members in the decision-making process, allow employees to direct work-related activities, conduct team-building activities, provide training and development activities and regularly assess job satisfaction of the employees.Contribution/value-add: The novelty of this study in Namibia will add to knowledge within industrial or organisational psychology, encourage future research and guide the development of interventions.

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