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A systematic literature review on motivation of volunteerism


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Anuar Kamri, Khairol and Mahadee Ismail, Mohd and Yok Fee, Lee and Ku Samsu, Ku Hasnita and Md Yunan, Nur Shaqirah and Yunus, Marzudi Md and Mak Din, Hairol Anuar (2025) A systematic literature review on motivation of volunteerism. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, IX (III). pp. 4942-4955. ISSN 2454-6186

Abstract

This study aims to analyze national and yearly trends in past research and to explore motivations for volunteerism over seven recent years using a Systematic Literature Review approach. The PICo strategy was employed to ensure the selection of relevant studies, focusing on key concepts and considering contextual factors. The PRISMA Guideline Framework guided the review process, with articles systematically selected from the SCOPUS database. Findings revealed that the majority of studies on volunteerism motivation in SCOPUS were conducted in the United States. The analysis consistently identified two main motives: intrinsic (value motive, enhancement motive, psychological motive, protective motives, cognitive motive, and spiritual motive) and extrinsic (social motive, career motive, skill motive, culture motive, experience motive, material motive, status motive, network motive, pressure motive, and ideological motive). Each finding was contextualized within the specifics of past studies. While volunteers engage in various domains like politics, welfare, and sports, this study focuses on volunteers broadly, without specific categorization.


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Item Type: Article
Subject: Social Sciences
Subject: Psychology
Subject: Sociology
Divisions: Faculty of Human Ecology
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2025.90300394
Publisher: RSIS International
Keywords: Extrinsic; Intrinsic; Motive; Motivation; Volunteerism
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Depositing User: MS. HADIZAH NORDIN
Date Deposited: 15 May 2026 08:32
Last Modified: 15 May 2026 08:32
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/125612
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