A linear multiple regression of self-reported basic need satisfaction and depressive symptoms amongst active duty and veteran combat trade Canadian Armed Forces members
| dc.contributor.advisor | Massfeller, Helen | |
| dc.contributor.author | Wilson, Cassidy Lorraine Louise | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-03-01T16:34:52Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-03-01T16:34:52Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2020 | |
| dc.date.updated | 2023-03-01T15:02:47Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study explored the basic needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness using Self-Determination Theory (Ryan & Deci, 2017) in Canadian Armed Forces members to better understand the impact of job-specific struggles on their mental wellness. When these basic needs are violated, the individual may either act out in aberrant ways, or experience a negative impact on their mental health. Participants (n = 44) completed questionnaires assessing basic needs (BPNSF-WD), and depressive symptomatology (QIDS-SR16). A multiple regression was conducted to assess the relationship between basic needs and self-reported symptoms of depression. Results indicate that there was an inverse significant relationship between basic needs and depressive symptoms (F(4, 39) = 2.83, p = .04, r² = .23). Autonomy was the most significant predictor of depression (t = -2.34, p = .03). As autonomy satisfaction scores increased, symptoms of depression decreased. Recommendations for applied counselling practice and future research were discussed. Keywords: Self-Determination Theory, Canadian Armed Forces, depression, mental wellness, autonomy, competence, relatedness. | |
| dc.description.copyright | © Cassidy Lorraine Louise Wilson, 2020 | |
| dc.format | text/xml | |
| dc.format.extent | ix, 73 pages | |
| dc.format.medium | electronic | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://unbscholar.lib.unb.ca/handle/1882/14144 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_CA | |
| dc.publisher | University of New Brunswick | |
| dc.rights | http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2 | |
| dc.subject.discipline | Education | |
| dc.title | A linear multiple regression of self-reported basic need satisfaction and depressive symptoms amongst active duty and veteran combat trade Canadian Armed Forces members | |
| dc.type | master thesis | |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Education | |
| thesis.degree.fullname | Master of Education | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | University of New Brunswick | |
| thesis.degree.level | masters | |
| thesis.degree.name | M.Ed. |
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