Basic Psychological Needs and Psychological Well-Being Among Undergraduate Students in China: The Mediating Role of Autonomous Motivation and Academic Engagement.
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Purpose: From the perspective of positive psychology, and based on Self-Determination Theory and Sustainable Happiness Theory, this study explores the relationship between basic psychological needs and psychological well-being among undergraduate students, as well as the mediating roles of autonomous motivation and academic engagement.
Methods: A survey was conducted among 439 undergraduate students using the Basic Psychological Needs Scale, Learning Motivation Scale, Academic Engagement Scale, and Psychological Well-being Scale.
Results: Basic psychological needs were significantly and positively correlated with undergraduate students' psychological well-being. Academic engagement partially mediated the relationship between basic psychological needs and psychological well-being. However, autonomous motivation did not mediate this relationship. Furthermore, autonomous motivation and academic engagement served as chain mediators in the relationship between basic psychological needs and psychological well-being.
Conclusion: Basic psychological needs are not only directly related to undergraduate students' psychological well-being but are also indirectly associated with their psychological well-being through the mediating role of academic engagement and the chain mediating role of autonomous motivation and academic engagement.
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Psychology Research and Behavior Management is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal focusing on the science of psychology and its application in behavior management to develop improved outcomes in the clinical, educational, sports and business arenas. Specific topics covered in the journal include: -Neuroscience, memory and decision making -Behavior modification and management -Clinical applications -Business and sports performance management -Social and developmental studies -Animal studies The journal welcomes submitted papers covering original research, clinical studies, surveys, reviews and evaluations, guidelines, expert opinion and commentary, case reports and extended reports.
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