Polish Adaptation of the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Social Psychology

Background:

• Self-Determination Theory posits three basic psychological needs: autonomy, relatedness, and competence.
• These needs can be either satisfied or frustrated, impacting psychological functioning.
• A validated scale is crucial for empirical research in this domain.

Purpose of the Study:

• To validate the translated Polish version of the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale.
• To examine the dimensional structure of psychological needs in a Polish sample.
• To assess the reliability and validity of the scale in measuring need satisfaction and frustration.

Main Methods:

• Four studies were conducted involving factor analyses (exploratory and confirmatory).
• Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were assessed.
• Correlations with well-being and depressive symptoms were examined.

Main Results:

• Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses supported a six-dimensional structure, distinguishing satisfaction and frustration for each of the three needs.
• The scale demonstrated good internal consistency and test-retest reliability.
• Need satisfaction positively correlated with well-being, while frustration positively correlated with depressive symptoms.

Conclusions:

• The Polish version of the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale is a reliable and valid instrument.
• The scale can be effectively utilized in future research on Self-Determination Theory in Poland.
• Findings support the bidimensional nature of basic psychological needs (satisfaction and frustration).