Work Values and Job Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of Basic Psychological Needs at Work

This study investigated the mediating role of basic psychological needs at work in association from values to job satisfaction. Using a four-factor model values, we tested how each value factor was related need satisfaction and frustration work. The sample included 228 workers (72% female) surveyed twice over 7-week interval. Results showed that positively predicted by intrinsic social negatively extrinsic values. Need status Also, fully mediated relationship intrinsic, extrinsic, These findings suggest organizational career development interventions aiming enhance employees should aim promote growth-oriented endorsement rather than instrumental