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Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration at Work Scale

BPNSFWS
Work
24 items
~8 min
1 language
24-item scale measuring satisfaction and frustration of three basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, relatedness) in the work context. Six subscales of 4 items each.

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Citation: Olafsen, A. H., Halvari, H., & Frølund, C. W. (2021). The Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration at Work Scale: A validation study. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.697306
License: CC BY 4.0
Imported from: OpenScales/scales/openscales/BPNSFWS/BPNSFWS.osd
Dimensions (6)
The traits or constructs this assessment measures.
DimensionDescriptionItemsReliability
Autonomy SatisfactionSense of choice, volition, and authentic expression at work4
Competence SatisfactionFeeling capable and effective at work4
Relatedness SatisfactionFeeling connected and cared for by colleagues4
Autonomy FrustrationFeeling pressured, controlled, or obligated at work4
Competence FrustrationFeeling doubtful, insecure, or like a failure at work4
Relatedness FrustrationFeeling excluded, disliked, or having only superficial work relationships4
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