The Porter Needs Satisfaction Questionnaire (PNSQ) was developed to assess the level of need deficiencies perceived by workers in five need categories: security, social, esteem, autonomy, and self-actualization. This study was concerned with the construct validity and reliability of the PNSQ for educators (n = 1,954). Construct validity was examined by using principal components analysis with oblique rotation. Cronbach coefficient alpha reliability estimates were computed for the derived factors. Results do not support the use of the PNSQ as suggested by Porter. Suggestions for the revision and alternate use of the PNSQ are presented.
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