Philanthropic and Functional Motivation of DREAMS Afterschool Intervention Programme Volunteers: A Correlational Study
- Title
- Philanthropic and Functional Motivation of DREAMS Afterschool Intervention Programme Volunteers: A Correlational Study
- Creator
- Prakasha G.S.; Thomas L.; Gomes R.F.; Joseph J.
- Description
- Rapid increase in access to information and communication technology among youths have changed their approach towards life. Present study aims to find the relationship between philanthropy and functional motivation among fresh DREAMS volunteers. Study adopted two standardized tool to measure philanthropy and functional motivation. Study selected all the fresh 255 volunteers who just joined DREAMS afterschool intervention programme (AIP), which included 25 boys and 230 girls. Study employed descriptive correlational design and administered the survey questionnaire to participants of the study. Statistical analysis of the data revealed a significant positive moderate correlation between philanthropy and functional motivation. Philanthropy could explain 11.8% variation in functional motivation of fresh volunteers. Quartile points explains almost 74% of the participants fared high on functional motivation than philanthropy. Thus, present day youths have high functional motivation to volunteer than philanthropy. Future researchers may delve into the root cause for lack of philanthropic mindset among gen Zs. 2024 Asian Journal of Human Services, All rights reserved.
- Source
- Asian Journal of Human Services, Vol-26, pp. 60-73.
- Date
- 2024-01-01
- Publisher
- Asian Society of Human Services
- Subject
- Afterschool; Altruism; Functional-motivation; Philanthropy; Volunteering
- Coverage
- Prakasha G.S., Christ University, India; Thomas L., Christ University, India; Gomes R.F., Jyoti Nivas College, India; Joseph J., Christ Junior College, India
- Rights
- Restricted Access
- Relation
- ISSN: 2188059X
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Article
Collection
Citation
Prakasha G.S.; Thomas L.; Gomes R.F.; Joseph J., “Philanthropic and Functional Motivation of DREAMS Afterschool Intervention Programme Volunteers: A Correlational Study,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed February 25, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/13646.