Author: Damianus Abun, Theogenia Magallanez, Sylvia Lalaine Grace L. Foronda, Frederic Agoot

Abstract: The study wants to determine the effect of basic psychological need satisfaction and basic psychological need frustration toward work engagement of employees of Divine Word Colleges in Ilocos Region, Philippines. In order to support the study, theories were presented which are supported by related literatures and studies. The population of the study were 250 or all employees of the colleges. The study used descriptive correlational research design aided by fact finding inquiry. Questionnaires were used to gather the data. The result revealed that there is a correlation between basic psychological need satisfaction and work engagement. While, basic psychological need frustration, as a whole, does not correlate to the engagement, except relatedness need frustration.

Keywords: Basic psychological need satisfaction, basic psychological need frustration, autonomy, relatedness, competency.

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.4.2.21