How Intrinsic Motivation Impacts College Students' Organizational Commitment and Drive to Volunteer
Faculty Advisor Name
Dr. Oris Griffin
Description
The Purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness intrinsic motivational techniques have on Reality Educators Advocating for Campus Health (REACH) peers in order to volunteer for programs and the impact these techniques have on members’ organizational commitment. REACH peers facilitate programs about alcohol, safer sex, healthy relationships, and positive body image to the JMU community. Recently the organization has seen a decrease in the number of volunteers to facilitate programs. The study will focus on implementing two types of intrinsic motivation techniques: autonomy and mastery. The data from this study will assist the advisor and graduate student in planning for the upcoming years and keeping the peers motivated.
How Intrinsic Motivation Impacts College Students' Organizational Commitment and Drive to Volunteer
The Purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness intrinsic motivational techniques have on Reality Educators Advocating for Campus Health (REACH) peers in order to volunteer for programs and the impact these techniques have on members’ organizational commitment. REACH peers facilitate programs about alcohol, safer sex, healthy relationships, and positive body image to the JMU community. Recently the organization has seen a decrease in the number of volunteers to facilitate programs. The study will focus on implementing two types of intrinsic motivation techniques: autonomy and mastery. The data from this study will assist the advisor and graduate student in planning for the upcoming years and keeping the peers motivated.
