Abstract
Grounded in a self-determination theory framework, this study aimed to examine the relationships between satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs (BPN), need-supportive family behaviours, social support, purpose in life, and depressive feelings among older people living at home. We used a partial least squares path modelling approach among 118 older people living at home (Mage = 74.42 + 8.96). Results showed that: (1) Availability of social support and family support for competence negatively predicted BPN frustration significantly; (2) family support for autonomy and competence positively predicted BPN satisfaction significantly; (3) BPN satisfaction for competence positively predicted purpose in life significantly; and (4) BPN frustration for competence and relatedness positively predicted depressive feelings significantly and negatively predicted purpose in life significantly. This study provided evidence for broadening the concept of social support by taking into account need-supportive family behaviours when one wants to study well- and ill-being in older people.
Highlights
Self-determination theory (SDT) [1] is a macrotheory of human motivation, development, well-being, and personality
According to SDT, basic psychological needs (BPN) for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are considered psychological nutriments which, when satisfied, allow individuals to grow, thrive, and experience well-being
The results of the partial least squares path modelling approach (PLS-PM) measurement model provided evidence for the reliability and validity of all the constructs examined in the present study, as indicated by the loadings, ρ values, average variance extracted (AVE) values, and first and second eigenvalues (Table 2)
Summary
Self-determination theory (SDT) [1] is a macrotheory of human motivation, development, well-being, and personality. According to SDT, basic psychological needs (BPN) for autonomy (feeling fully volitional and free to engage in an activity), competence (feeling effective and masterful), and relatedness (feeling connected and secure in relationships with others) are considered psychological nutriments which, when satisfied, allow individuals to grow, thrive, and experience well-being. When these needs are not satisfied, individuals are likely to experience psychological suffering [1].
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