Translation and validation of the Spanish version of the Échelle de Satisfaction des Besoins Psychologiques in academic context

Authors

  • Jaime León Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • Evelia Domínguez Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • Juan L. Núñez Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • Araceli Pérez Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • José Martín Albo Universidad de Las Palmas de Zaragoza
Keywords: autodeterminación, necesidades psicológicas básicas, propiedades psicométricas, educación superior

Abstract

The aim of the present research was to translate and to analyze the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Échelle de Satisfaction des Besoins Psychologiques using a sample of 324 university students (99 males and 225 females). Results of the confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the correlated three factor structure of the scale. Like-wise, internal consistence showed evidences of reliability. The concurrent validity was tested using a structural equation model which task orienta-tion climate predicted the three basic psychological needs and these, in turn, the intrinsic motivation. Results support preliminary the use of the Spanish version of the scale in higher education.

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Author Biography

Juan L. Núñez, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Departamento de Psicología y Sociología
How to Cite
León, J., Domínguez, E., Núñez, J. L., Pérez, A., & Martín Albo, J. (2011). Translation and validation of the Spanish version of the Échelle de Satisfaction des Besoins Psychologiques in academic context. Anales de Psicología / Annals of Psychology, 27(2), 405–411. Retrieved from https://revistas.um.es/analesps/article/view/123031
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Developmental and Educational Psychology

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