BNSW · Degree to which autonomy, competence, and relatedness needs are satisfied at work
Basic Need Satisfaction at Work Scale
Overview
Basic Need Satisfaction at Work Scale
A work-domain scale that assesses the extent to which employees experience autonomy, competence, and relatedness need satisfaction at work.
- Construct
- Degree to which autonomy, competence, and relatedness needs are satisfied at work
- Target Population
- Working adults.
- Response Format
- 5-point Likert scale, from 1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree
- Number of Items
- 21 items
- Year
- 2001
- Adaptation Year
- 2023
Structure
Subscales
Özerklik/Autonomy
7 itemsFeeling choice, voice, and self-direction at work.
Yetkinlik/Competence
6 itemsFeeling capable, effective, and successful at work.
İlişkisellik/Relatedness
8 itemsFeeling connected, cared for, and socially accepted at work.
Statistics
Reliability
In this study, Cronbach’s alpha values were .66 for autonomy, .66 for competence, and .83 for relatedness.
Evidence
Validity Notes
Item-level CFAs supported the three-factor structure after removing Items 3 and 11. Overall model fit was acceptable. Composite reliability estimates were above .70, whereas AVE values for autonomy and competence were below .50.
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How to Cite
Cem Ersoy, N., Peker, M., & Giray, M. D. (2023). Exploring the association between calling and work engagement: Needs satisfaction and meaningful work as mediators. Studies in Psychology, 43(2), 345-366. https://doi.org/10.26650/SP2022-1152304
Validation Article
DOICitation for Original Scale
Deci, E. L., Ryan, R. M., Gagné, M., Leone, D. R., Usunov, J., & Kornazheva, B. P. (2001). Need satisfaction, motivation, and well-being in the work organizations of a former Eastern bloc country: A cross-cultural study of self-determination. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 27(8), 930–942. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167201278002