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E-Artikel
Titel:
Volunteer Motivations and Constraints Among College Students : Analysis of the Volunteer Function Inventory and Leisure Constraints Models
:
Analysis of the Volunteer Function Inventory and Leisure Constraints Models
Beteiligte:
Gage, Richard L.;
Thapa, Brijesh
Erschienen:
SAGE Publications, 2012
Erschienen in:
Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, 41 (2012) 3, Seite 405-430
Sprache:
Englisch
DOI:
10.1177/0899764011406738
ISSN:
0899-7640;
1552-7395
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This research examined motivational factors of college students to volunteer in various capacities using the Volunteer Function Inventory. Volunteering characteristics, scope of volunteerism, volunteer segments, and type of contributions were investigated. In addition, constraints to participation based on the leisure constraint model were explored. Data were collected at a major university in the southeast United States. Results identified that the majority were involved in volunteerism in some capacity. Organizations that focused on human services were the most important type of organizations to volunteers. Families and teachers were responsible for introducing almost the majority to volunteerism. Also, more than half reported time as their most important contribution. The strongest motives were related to the values and understanding dimension which reflected helping others and expanding one’s own perspective on an issue. Structural constraints were most likely to limit volunteerism. Several associations between motivations and constraints were further examined and discussed.