Examining the Relationship Between Basic Psychological Needs, Sense of Coherence, and Psychological Flexibility with Academic Vitality of Students in Smart Schools

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1 Master's degree in General Psychology, Al-Zahra University, Tehran, Iran.

2 Master's degree in Educational Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch, Ahvaz, Iran.

3 Department of Educational Adminstration, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran.

4 Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.

Abstract

The main aim of this study was to examine the relationship between basic psychological needs, sense of coherence, psychological flexibility, and academic vitality among students in smart schools. This research was conducted using a descriptive-correlational method. The statistical population included all female high school students in Rasht city. The sample consisted of 340 students who were selected through a two-stage cluster sampling method. The research instruments included standardized questionnaires on academic vitality, basic psychological needs, sense of coherence, and psychological flexibility, all of which were used after confirming their validity and reliability. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation tests and multiple regression analysis. The findings indicated that academic vitality had a significant positive correlation with basic psychological needs (r = 0.53), sense of coherence (r = 0.51), and psychological flexibility (r = 0.29). These results suggest that the more students fulfill their basic psychological needs (such as autonomy, competence, and relatedness), have a stronger sense of coherence, and exhibit greater psychological flexibility, the higher their academic vitality will be. Multiple regression analysis showed that the variables of basic psychological needs, sense of coherence, and psychological flexibility collectively predicted 40% of the variance in students' academic vitality. These findings emphasize the importance of strengthening psychological needs and flexibility in educational environments and can inform the planning of educational interventions to improve students’ academic performance in these schools.

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  • Receive Date: 15 May 2025
  • Revise Date: 06 September 2025
  • Accept Date: 11 September 2025
  • First Publish Date: 11 September 2025
  • Publish Date: 23 September 2025

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