The Compensatory Association of Autonomy and Relatedness Satisfaction on Affect and Aggressive Feelings

This article presents the results of an examination self-determination theory; in this examination, theory is extended through deeper insight into compensatory association between autonomy and relatedness satisfaction. study designed to investigate whether mutual influence satisfaction on positive affect (PA), negative (NA), aggressive feelings best described as compensatory. The two laboratory studies verify a relationship confirm mediation by meaningful existence. compensation effects high NA when low. With role-playing nonrole-playing digital game manipulation, are stronger participants were being themselves rather than playing character.