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Beyond the three basic needs: beneficence satisfaction and frustration as predictors of well- and ill-being in a Central European sample

Olivér Lubics et al.

Motivation and Emotion2026https://doi.org/10.1007/s11031-026-10216-7article
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Beneficence—the sense of prosocial impact—has recently emerged as a potential basic psychological need within Self-Determination Theory. While qualifying requires meeting comprehensive criteria, one essential test is whether the construct uniquely predicts well-being and ill-being beyond the established needs. However, research on this candidate need remains inconclusive, with few studies from non-English-speaking samples, despite the importance of cultural diversity in evaluating potential basic needs. This study (N = 347) validated the Hungarian Beneficence Satisfaction and Frustration Scales and assessed their impact on mental health. Hierarchical regression models controlling for the established needs revealed that beneficence satisfaction predicted most well-being indicators (e.g., positive affect, meaning), while its frustration predicted all ill-being indicators (e.g., depression, anxiety). While these findings alone do not confirm beneficence as a basic need, the unique associations observed in this Central European sample suggest that it remains a viable candidate warranting further cross-cultural investigation.

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@article{olivér2026,
  title        = {{Beyond the three basic needs: beneficence satisfaction and frustration as predictors of well- and ill-being in a Central European sample}},
  author       = {Olivér Lubics et al.},
  journal      = {Motivation and Emotion},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s11031-026-10216-7},
}

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