Motivation versus program effect on length of service: a study of four cohorts of ombudservice volunteers

Article Abstract:

A study on volunteerism was made by using questionnaires drafted by the Nassau County Ombudservice Program on a number of volunteers. The volunteers were divided into four, the older and younger females and the older and younger males. The factors influencing the initiative and drive of the volunteers were also determined. The length of stay of the volunteers with regards to a written agreement in contrast with their incentives was examined. A written contract was found to strengthen a sense of commitment while motivation was internal and influenced by the gist of the program.

Volunteerism, Volunteers

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Other people as a source of interest in an activity

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A study was conducted to analyze how the social context may influence interest in performing an achievement task. Deci and Ryan's motivational orientation scale was utilized to evaluate characteristic differences in how individuals who differed in interpersonal orientation would approach problem-solving that involved another person. Results indicated that individuals high in interpersonal orientation would approach an activity with the tendency to include another person in the process.

Personality and motivation, Achievement motivation, Personality (Psychology)

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Revitalization through self-regulation: the effects of autonomous and controlled motivation on happiness and vitality

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to analyze the influence of experimentally induced motivational orientations on the subtly different positive affects of vitality and happiness. The assumption that doing well when autonomously motivated would improve subjective vitality relative to doing well when controlled in one's motivation was examined. Results indicated that engaging in an autonomous or self-regulated activity can promote subjective vitality relative to engaging in more controlled activity.

Happiness, Vitality

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