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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Self-Determination Theory

Background:

  • The Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (BPNSFS) measures autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
  • Self-determination theory underpins the assessment of these fundamental psychological needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate the Italian version of the BPNSFS.
  • To examine its dimensionality, predictive validity, and measurement invariance across age groups.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 2,204 Italian adolescents and young adults (ages 14-28) completed the BPNSFS.
  • Statistical analyses were performed to assess the scale's psychometric properties and invariance.

Main Results:

  • The 6-factor model of the BPNSFS demonstrated adequate measurement invariance across adolescents and young adults.
  • Results suggest homogeneity of constructs within the Italian context.
  • Satisfaction and frustration subscales may have unique effects and can be analyzed separately.

Conclusions:

  • The Italian BPNSFS is a psychometrically sound instrument for assessing basic psychological needs.
  • It is suitable for use in counseling for both assessment and evaluation of interventions.
  • The scale's subscales offer nuanced insights into psychological well-being.