ArticlePsychology research and behavior management2025
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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- Motivational and demotivational teaching styles in physical education: the role of basic psychological needs.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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- Fostering cultural sustainability and student wellbeing: an embodied practice of teacher support in bilingual Tai Chi.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- The relationship between basic psychological needs satisfaction and personal growth initiative among female college students in Western China: a chain mediation effect.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Navigating the fulfillment of needs in university students: parenting styles, body perception, and well-being.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
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Abstract
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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