Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction and Frustration Scale
Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction and Frustration Scale

BPNSFS

Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (BPNSFS)

The BPNSFS is used to assess the satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs according to self-determination theory. It measures three fundamental needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. This tool helps to understand the motivational dynamics that influence psychological well-being.

Number of questions
24 questions
Estimated duration
15 minutes
Language
English
Original name
Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction and Frustration Scale
Target audience
Adolescents, adults
Authors
Van der Kaap-Deeder, J., Soenens, B., Ryan, R. M., & Vansteenkiste, M (2015)
Category
General

Scoring & interpretation

Items are scored on a Likert scale, from "Not at all true" to "Completely true". High satisfaction scores indicate positive well-being, while high frustration scores may indicate ill-being or psychological distress.

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