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Operationalizing Maslow's theory: development and testing of the basic need satisfaction inventory

N K Leidy

    Issues in Mental Health Nursing
    |May 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Basic Need Satisfaction Inventory (BNSI) measures need satisfaction to empirically test Maslow's theory in nursing. This new tool shows promise for assessing well-being in chronic illness and older adults.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Science
    • Psychology
    • Health Sciences

    Background:

    • Maslow's theory is widely cited in nursing but lacks empirical testing.
    • A lack of survey instruments to measure need satisfaction hinders research.
    • The Basic Need Satisfaction Inventory (BNSI) was developed to address this gap.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and validate the Basic Need Satisfaction Inventory (BNSI).
    • To provide a tool for operationalizing and measuring need satisfaction.
    • To facilitate empirical testing of Maslow's theory in nursing.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed the BNSI using existing indicators and a "delighted-terrible" scale.
    • Conducted secondary data analysis and pilot testing (N=21).
    • Administered the BNSI to individuals with chronic pulmonary disease (N=109) and healthy older adults (N=100).

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    Main Results:

    • The BNSI demonstrated emerging evidence of internal consistency reliability.
    • The BNSI showed emerging evidence of construct validity.
    • The instrument appears suitable for measuring need satisfaction.

    Conclusions:

    • The BNSI is a potentially valuable tool for nursing research and practice.
    • The BNSI can be used to empirically evaluate Maslow's theory.
    • Further research can utilize the BNSI to assess need satisfaction in various populations.