Journal
VOLUNTAS
Volume 27, Issue 3, Pages 1266-1279Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s11266-015-9570-6
Keywords
Competence; Volunteer motivation; Satisfaction; Intention
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- China Disabled Persons' Federation [2014, ZC006]
- Federation of The Disabled in Fuzhou [HN-447]
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Using self-determination theory (SDT; Deci and Ryan 1985), we conducted a cross-sectional survey to test the relationship among competence, intrinsic motivation, job satisfaction, and intention to continue volunteering. A total of 180 Special Olympics volunteers from China participated in this study. The results showed that competence positively predicted intrinsic motivation and job satisfaction. Intrinsic motivation was a partial mediator for the relationship between competence and job satisfaction. Job satisfaction positively influenced intention and it acted as a full mediator in the relationship between intrinsic motivation and intention. It was concluded that SDT is a useful theoretical framework in understanding intention to continue volunteering. Theoretical and practical implications are provided.
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