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Investigating the Relationship Between Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction and Frustration and Motivation Among Humanitarian Aid Workers in Afghanistan: The Self-Determination Theory Perspective

The satisfaction of basic psychological needs increases motivation and the overall well-being of individuals; for humanitarian aid workers, this satisfaction is an important complement to their coping with the challenges they experience in providing humanitarian responses while they are mostly exposed to high-stress conditions during their work. We studied how basic psychological needs satisfaction and frustration impact motivation levels among humanitarian aid workers in Afghanistan. The research was grounded by Self-Determination Theory (Ryan & Deci, 1985, 2000), with the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (BPNSFS; Chen, Vansteenkiste, et al., 2015) employed, involving 430 humanitarian aid workers across Afghanistan, with 54.8% male and 45.2% female participants, representing diverse age groups ranging from 18 - 64 years, preserving the diversity and integrity of the investigation. The study assessed the role of organizational support as a moderator (leadership, resources, career advancement) and examined its effect on motivation. Lastly, it compared and contrasted intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in high-stress humanitarian settings.

Submitted by: Sadiqullah Rishteen
EIU6027208
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of
Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Psychology
Date: April, 2025
EIU-Paris