What this basic needs satisfaction scale at work measures
This basic needs satisfaction scale at work estimates self-reported workplace needs signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into work autonomy, work competence, work relatedness, work security. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your workplace needs index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed workplace needs signals on this screener.
Work autonomy
How often work autonomy and choice needs feel satisfied.
Work competence
How often work competence and mastery needs feel satisfied.
Work relatedness
How often work belonging and relatedness needs feel satisfied.
Work security
How often work security and stability needs feel satisfied.
How it works
Answer 22 frequency items
Rate each frequency statement from Never to Very often. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the basic needs satisfaction scale at work
Complete 22 items to receive your workplace needs index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your workplace needs index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Workplace Needs | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed workplace needs signals patterns on this self-reflection screener |
| Mixed Workplace Needs | 36 to 65 | Blend of moderate and strong workplace needs signals signals across domains |
| Higher Workplace Needs | 66 to 100 | Frequent workplace needs signals signals on this entertainment or self-reflection screener |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report basic needs satisfaction scale at work patterns on this screener
- A workplace needs index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Certify fixed identity or compatibility verdicts
- Replace professional evaluation, therapy, or proctored exams
- Predict outcomes from a single online screener session
- Label you permanently from one score band
Workplace needs index and sibling screeners
This basic needs satisfaction scale at work screener uses original frequency items across four domains: work autonomy, work competence, work relatedness, work security. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the personality & psychology hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Assessment of employee professional adaptation | Adaptation strain rather than SDT needs frequency |
| School basic needs BNQS | School context rather than workplace needs |
Basic Needs Satisfaction Scale At Work FAQ
What does this basic needs satisfaction scale at work measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a workplace needs index from 0 to 100. Self-reflection only.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. James Whitfield, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Can this quiz label me permanently?
No. Scores describe current self-report habits on this screener, not fixed identity or compatibility verdicts.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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