Citation

Bozgeyikli H. Procedia Soc. Behav. Sci. 2010; 9: 1798-1804.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.12.403

PMID

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Abstract

Some basic needs of individuals should be fulfilled in order to sustain his/her existence and improvement. The obligation of needs fulfillment, which is classified as physiologic and psychological needs, constitutes the fundamentals of individual behaviors. Moreover, values which appear as a criterion in an individual's opinion, attitude and behaviour also defines the things a person considers important and thus it shows, preferences, desired and undesired things. Values, which are directly related to feelings, opinions and behavior levels, are seen important in the relationship between psychological needs and values. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship level between human values (responsibility, friendship, peaceful, respect, tolerance and honesty) and psychological needs (relatedness, competence and autonomy). In this research survey method was used. 456 students, who attend several high schools and were chosen randomly, constituted the sample (47,8% male; 52,2% female). The human value perceptions of the students were measured by Human Values Scale. The psychological needs were measured by Basic Psychological Needs Scale which has relationship, efficiency and autonomy sub dimensions. The findings determined that there is a significant relationship between relatedness, competence and autonomy needs and human value perceptions.