Objective To explore the latent profile types of basic psychological need satisfaction and frustration in community-dwelling older adults and to identify their associated factors, thereby providing evidence for the development of targeted mental health interventions. Methods A convenience sampling method was used to recruit 430 older adults living in two communities in Chengdu from October to December 2025. Data were collected using a general information questionnaire, the Chinese version of the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale, the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), the Short Form of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), and the Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS). Latent profile analysis was conducted to identify subgroups of basic psychological need satisfaction and frustration. Logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the associated factors of different latent profiles. Results The latent profile analysis identified four distinct profiles: the Basic Psychological Need Deficiency Type (8.1%), the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction Type (46.3%), the Basic Psychological Need Balance Type (33.3%), and the Basic Psychological Need Contradiction Type (12.3%). Logistic regression analysis showed that monthly income, living situation, health status, satisfaction with life, depression–anxiety–stress levels, and perceived social support were significant predictors of profile membership. Conclusion There is significant heterogeneity in basic psychological need satisfaction and frustration in community-dwelling older adults. Tailored and stratified mental health interventions should be implemented based on the characteristics of different profiles to enhance basic psychological need satisfaction and promote active aging.
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