The German Psychological Need Satisfaction in Exercise Scale

2013 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 137-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela Rackow ◽  
Urte Scholz ◽  
Rainer Hornung
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Strong Correlations ◽  
Female Age ◽  
Psychological Need ◽  
Valid Instrument

Self-determination theory (SDT) has become an established framework for exploring motivational processes in physical exercise. The integral components of SDT are three basic psychological needs. For our study we translated and validated a German scale that measures need satisfaction in exercise. A total of 614 individuals (n = 347 female, age: M = 38.39 years, SD = 12.05) recruited from a private fitness center, various sport clubs, and the Academic Sports Association Zurich, Switzerland, took part in the online-based baseline assessment (T1). Nine months later, 216 participants completed the online follow-up questionnaire (T2). The results demonstrate adequate factor validity and internal consistency at both measurement points. Moreover, construct validity was demonstrated by medium to strong correlations of several motives to exercise and the self-efficacy of physical exercise. In addition, the three subscales were differentially predictive for different types of motivation (for example, intrinsic and extrinsic) at T2, indicating good criterion validity. The newly developed German scale is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing need satisfaction in the context of physical exercise and predicting motivation over time.

Fulfilling the Basic Psychological Needs of Esports Fans: A Self-Determination Theory Approach

2020 ◽  
pp. 216747952094387
Author(s):  
Tyreal Yizhou Qian ◽  
Jerred Junqi Wang ◽  
James Jianhui Zhang ◽  
John Hulland
Keyword(s):  
Latent Variable ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Variable Model ◽  
Psychological Need ◽  
Pertinent Information

This study examines esports fans’ psychological processes and pertinent behaviors through the lens of the self-determination theory (SDT). The extent to which the esports fans’ basic psychological needs—that is, competence, autonomy, and relatedness—are satisfied were assessed by using a composite latent variable model. Findings derived from the data analyses confirmed the relevance of the SDT in explaining pertinent information on need satisfaction, motivation, and related consumption behaviors. In particular, relatedness was identified as the most salient basic psychological need dimension, suggesting that satisfying this need is critically important for esports consumption. Both the inquiry protocol and the findings of this investigation contribute to the existing literature on motivation by developing an SDT model in esports media studies. Further discussions were made on deciphering the opportunities and challenges associated with the burgeoning esports industry.

scholarly journals Basic Psychological Needs as a Motivational Competence: Examining Validity and Measurement Invariance of Spanish BPNSF Scale

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (13) ◽  
pp. 5422
Author(s):  
Giuseppina Maria Cardella ◽  
Brizeida Raquel Hernández-Sánchez ◽  
José Carlos Sánchez-García
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Psychological Need ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction

Motivation is an essential component in higher education. In this area, researchers have described three psychological needs that drive human behavior: Autonomy, competence, and relatedness. These three needs are central dimensions of Self-Determination Theory. Various measurement tools have been used to evaluate these dimensions. Despite the universality of these, the literature lacks validation of them in the Spanish university context. The present study aims to analyze the psychometric properties of the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (BPNSFS) in this context. This scale was administered to a sample of 1075 Spanish university students. Confirmatory factor analysis yielded that the six-factor structure fitted the data. Results supported the reliability and validity of all the subscales. The obtained factor structure provided evidence in support of the comparability of the model between male and female students and different types of studies.

scholarly journals Assessing Need Satisfaction and Frustration in Portuguese Exercise Instructors: scale validity, reliabity and invariance between gender

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 233-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filipe Fernandes Rodrigues ◽  
Henrique Pereira Neiva ◽  
Daniel Almeida Marinho ◽  
Pedro Mendes ◽  
Diogo Santos Teixeira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Model ◽  
Basic Needs ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Psychological Need ◽  
Interpersonal Behaviors ◽  
Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction ◽  
Nomological Validity

Objective: The aim of the present study was to validate the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale in Exercise for fitness instructors. Methods: Data from 477 exercise professionals (319 males, 158 females) was collected. Results: CFA supported the adapted and validated six-factor model: [χ2(237) = 1096.796, χ2/df= 4.63; B-S p < .001, CFI = .930, TLI = .918, SRMR= .0366, RMSEA = .079 (CI90% = .069, .089)], assessing satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs in Portuguese exercise professionals. Moreover, the analysis revealed acceptable composite reliability, and construct validity of the adapted version. Results revealed nomological validity, as well as invariance between male and female. No differences were found across latent means, and magnitude effects were trivial between gender. Conclusion: These results support the use of the adapted scale in exercise professionals, showing measurement invariance between gender. This scale is able to measure how exercise professionals experience satisfaction and frustration of basic needs when prescribing exercise to individuals in fitness context.   Key-words: self-determination theory, exercise, basic needs, interpersonal behaviors, exercise instructors Objective: The aim of the present study was to validate the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale in Exercise for fitness instructors. Methods: Data from 477 exercise professionals (319 males, 158 females) was collected. Results: CFA supported the adapted and validated six-factor model: [χ2(237) = 1096.796, χ2/df= 4.63; B-S p < .001, CFI = .930, TLI = .918, SRMR= .0366, RMSEA = .079 (CI90% = .069, .089)], assessing satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs in Portuguese exercise professionals. Moreover, the analysis revealed acceptable composite reliability, and construct validity of the adapted version. Results revealed nomological validity, as well as invariance between male and female. No differences were found across latent means, and magnitude effects were trivial between gender. Conclusion: These results support the use of the adapted scale in exercise professionals, showing measurement invariance between gender. This scale is able to measure how exercise professionals experience satisfaction and frustration of basic needs when prescribing exercise to individuals in fitness context.   Key-words: self-determination theory, exercise, basic needs, interpersonal behaviors, exercise instructors

scholarly journals Exploring the Relationships of Autonomy- supportive Climate, Psychological Need Satisfaction and Thwarting with Students’ Self-talk in Physical Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 112-122
Author(s):  
Evangelos Brisimis ◽  
Charalampos Krommidas ◽  
Evangelos Galanis ◽  
Aristea Karamitrou ◽  
Ioannis Syrmpas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Psychological Need ◽  
Supportive Behaviors ◽  
Self Talk ◽  
Need Thwarting ◽  
Class Environment

Aims: Based on the framework of the Self-determination Theory and focusing on the theory of Basic Psychological Needs, we explored the relationships between Physical Education (PE) teachers’ autonomy-supportive behaviors and students’ need satisfaction, need thwarting, and self-talk during the PE lesson. Methodology: Participants were 544 primary and secondary education Greek students (aged from 12 to 15 years), from nine elementary schools (n = 259) and eight secondary schools (n = 285) in central Greece, who completed a multi-section questionnaire. Results: Results revealed that PE teachers’ autonomy-supportive climate and need satisfaction was positively associated with positive self-talk and negatively associated with negative self-talk, whereas need thwarting was positively related to negative self-talk and negatively related to positive self-talk. Regression analyses revealed that autonomy-supportive climate and competence need thwarting were significant predictors (positive and negative, respectively) of students’ positive self-talk. Furthermore, autonomy and relatedness need satisfaction were negative predictors, whereas competence and relatedness need thwarting were positive predictors of students’ negative self-talk.   Conclusion: Overall, the findings suggest that when PE teachers create a class environment that supports students’ autonomy and the satisfaction of their BPN, while at the same prevents need thwarting, they can positively influence students’ self-talk.

scholarly journals Predicción de la motivación en los estadios de cambio de ejercicio más activos (Prediction of motivation in the more active stages of exercise change)

Retos ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 87-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Isabel Aspano Carron ◽  
Susana Lobato Muñoz ◽  
Marta Leyton Román ◽  
Marco Batista ◽  
Ruth Jiménez Castuera
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Psychological Need

El objetivo de este estudio fue conocer qué variables motivacionales pertenecientes a la Teoría de la Autodeterminación eran predictoras de las etapas  de cambio de ejercicio más activas (Acción y Mantenimiento). El marco teórico empleado fue la Teoría de la Autodeterminación y el Modelo Transteórico. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 187 estudiantes de educación física con una edad media de 15.5 años (DT = 1.70). Se administraron los siguientes cuestionarios: la Escala del Locus Percibido De Causalidad en Educación Física (PLOC Scale), la Escala de medición de las necesidades psicológicas básicas (BPNES) y el cuestionario de etapas  de cambio para el ejercicio físico (URICA-E2). Posteriormente, se realizó un análisis descriptivo y los análisis de regresión correspondientes. Los resultados mostraron que la etapa del cambio del ejercicio físico de acción fue predicha por la necesidad psicológica básica de autonomía y la etapa  del cambio del ejercicio físico de mantenimiento fue predicha por la necesidad psicológica básica de competencia, ambas de forma positiva y significativa. Será relevante, fomentar la satisfacción de las necesidades psicológicas básicas de competencia y autonomía con objeto de aumentar la práctica regular de ejercicio físico.Abstract. The aim of this study was to determine what motivational variables belonging to the Self-Determination Theory were predictors of more active stages of exercise change (Action and Maintenance). We used the Self-Determination Theory and the Transtheoretical Model as theoretical framework. The sample consisted of 187 physical education students with an average age of 15.5 years (SD = 1.70). The following questionnaires were administered: the Scale of Perceived Locus of causality in Physical Education (PLOC Scale), the measurement range of the basic psychological needs (BPNES) and the questionnaire about the stages of change for physical exercise (URICA-E2). Subsequently, a descriptive analysis and regression analysis were performed. The results showed that the action state of exercise change was predicted by the basic psychological need of autonomy and the maintenance state of exercise change was predicted by the basic psychological need of competence, both positively and significantly. Promoting the satisfaction of basic psychological needs of competence and autonomy will be relevant in order to increase regular physical exercise practice.

Listen and you will see the person through the dementia

2022 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-97
Author(s):  
Rita Estrada
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Psychological Assessment ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Supportive Psychotherapy ◽  
Psychological Need ◽  
Person Centered Care ◽  
Centered Care

Dementia is an ever-increasing health and social problem, with a growing number of people being affected worldwide. As dementia progresses, dependency on others increases, requiring the presence of caregivers. Caregivers tend to focus on the diagnosis itself – dementia – which makes it difficult to see the person in their uniqueness. The person is there, and can be seen by listening, which requires time and communication skills. The voices of older adults living with several types of dementia, collected while working as a psychologist in a nursing home, are presented in the first person to bring forward the person they are. These excerpts of interactions illustrate the basic psychological need of relatedness, which is built through interaction, stories, and touch, and the needs of competence and autonomy. The framework of this paper encompasses validation therapy, person-centered care, and self-determination theory. Two conclusions emerge: Seeing the person through the dementia enables an adequate psychological assessment and a helpful supportive psychotherapy, and it also makes us acknowledge and help satisfy the three basic psychological needs of relatedness, competence, and autonomy.

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.

scholarly journals The interplay between psychological need satisfaction and psychological need frustration within a work context: A variable and person-oriented approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter C. Rouse ◽  
Philip J. F. Turner ◽  
Andrew G. Siddall ◽  
Julia Schmid ◽  
Martyn Standage ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Psychological Need ◽  
Need Frustration ◽  
Psychological Need Satisfaction

AbstractA plethora of empirical data support a positive (or “brighter”) pathway to optimal human functioning as specified within Basic Psychological Needs Theory (Ryan and Deci in Psychol Inq 11(4):319–33, 2000). Yet, far less is known about the negative (or “darker”) pathway, a process evoking of human dysfunction and ill-being (cf. Vansteenkiste and Ryan in J Psychother Integr 23(3):263, 2013). Further, debate surrounds the independence and interplay between psychological need satisfaction and psychological need frustration and how these dynamic constructs are experienced within individuals. In this work, variable and person-oriented analyses were employed to: (i) investigate the relationships between the basic psychological needs and symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety as well as with life satisfaction; and (ii) identify different psychological need profiles and their relationship with psychological function. Participants (N = 2236; M Age = 42.16 years; SD = 7.8) were UK-based operational firefighters who completed an online survey. Results of regression analyses showed a moderating effect of psychological need satisfaction on the relationship between need frustration and negative psychological symptoms. Latent profile analyses revealed five distinct basic psychological need profiles that carry implications for human psychological functioning. Some support for an asymmetrical relationship between need satisfaction and need frustration emerged (Vansteenkiste and Ryan in J Psychother Integr 23(3):263, 2013), yet, examples of above average need satisfaction and frustration scores were also observed. Worker profiles where psychological need frustration prevailed over need satisfaction had the poorest psychological health.

scholarly journals Self-Determination Theory and First-Episode Psychosis: A Replication

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas J. K. Breitborde ◽  
Cindy Woolverton ◽  
R. Brock Frost ◽  
Nicole A. Kiewel
Keyword(s):  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
First Episode Psychosis ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Episode Psychosis

Self-determination theory (SDT) posits that human well-being depends on the satisfaction of three basic psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Although many scholars have suggested that SDT may be relevant to psychotic disorders, only one empirical study of SDT in individuals with psychosis has been completed to date by Breitborde and colleagues (2012). This study revealed that individuals with first-episode psychosis reported lower satisfaction of the three basic psychological needs as compared to individuals without psychosis. Moreover, greater satisfaction of basic psychological needs was modestly associated with lower general symptoms (e.g., anxiety and depression), greater social functioning, and better quality of life. Thus, the goal of this project was to replicate Breitborde et al.’s (2012) investigation of basic psychological need satisfaction among individuals with first-episode psychosis. Our results supported the conclusion that individuals with first-episode psychosis report lower autonomy, competence, and relatedness than individuals without psychosis. Moreover, our results comport with the finding that greater need satisfaction was associated with less severe symptomatology and better social functioning and quality of life. In total, the findings lend further credence to the hypothesis that SDT may help to inform the development of improved clinical services for individuals with psychotic disorders.

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