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This paper aimed at investigating the mediating role of one personality construct (i.e., dispositional optimism) on the relationship between self-authenticity and basic psychological needs (BPN) satisfaction. This study also aims to investigate the predictive role of three personality constructs (self-authenticity, optimism, and neuroticism) on basic psychological needs satisfaction. The participants were 566 Romanian adults from the general population (M = 43.66 years old, SD = 10.46), who were asked to fill in multiple questionnaires. Findings reveal that optimism mediates the relationship between self-authenticity and the satisfaction of the need for autonomy (ß=.30, R²=.39, p<0.001) and also mediates the relationship between self-authenticity and the satisfaction of the need for competence (ß=.51, R²=.36, p<0.001), but does not mediate the relationship between self-authenticity and the need for relatedness. Another result of this study is that the three personality factors (self-authenticity, optimism, and neuroticism) predict altogether the satisfaction of basic psychological needs (ß= -.11, R²=.52, p<0.05). These results extend the current knowledge about personality determinants involved in autonomy, competence and relatedness basic needs from self-determination theory. In the end, the authors discuss the implications of the findings, the limits of the present study and future research suggestions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study is to explore the role of optimism and progress in life goals on meeting basic psychological needs and their impact on the well-being of students. Participants. The sample consisted of 251 healthy participants, students of the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Bucharest (age 20-34, M = 22.16, SD = 1.97, 142 women, 109 men). Methodology. This study is transversal. To test the hypotheses of research we used linear hierarchical regression and mediation analysis. Results. The study revealed that optimistic students achieve greater progress towards their goals, which leads to a higher degree of satisfaction with the needs of autonomy, competence, relationship. Also, optimistic students tend to satisfy their basic psychological needs to a great extent, which is associated with psychological well-being. Research studies have emphasized the important role of these variables on the process of satisfying one's needs and achieving the psychological well-being state (Sheldon and Elliot, 1999). In this study it is highlighted the important role of optimism and goal progress on basic psychological needs satisfaction and psychological well-being in the educational environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of the study is to explore the role that personality variables have on the progress in achieving goals and satisfying basic psychological needs (the need for autonomy, competence and relatedness). The participants (231 subjects of the regular population) have been asked to fill in the evaluation forms suggested in order to measure the variables of the present research. In order to analyze the data we have used correlation and linear regression analyses. Neuroticism, optimism, motivational persistency, self-authenticity and self-concordance in goal establishment are significant predictors in the progress made towards the intended goal and the satisfaction of an individual's basic psychological needs. The successful achievement of the life goals engenders firstly the choice of authentic goals, which are concordant with the individual self that the individual shall follow perseveringly and optimistically, making constant efforts towards achieving them. Moreover, an optimistic state of mind and the absence of negative emotional states support the process of goal pursuit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this article is to highlight the impact of dispositional variables, such as motivational persistence, optimism and neuroticism on goals' self - concordance and psychological well-being. The study was performed on a sample of 74 participants. The multiple regression analysis has shown the predictive role of motivational persistence, optimism and neuroticism for goals' self - concordance and psychological well-being. The study highlighted the predictive role of motivational persistence, dispositional optimism and neuroticism in goals self - concordance as well as in psychological well-being. High levels of motivational persistence and dispositional optimism along with low levels of neuroticism predict altogether a high level of psychological well-being. Motivational persistence and optimism are independent predictors of goals' self - concordance. The high levels of motivational persistence and those of optimism independently predicted goals' self - concordance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]