Altruistic Individualists: Motivations for International Volunteering Among Young Adults in Switzerland |
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Authors: | Email author" target="_blank">Walter?RehbergEmail author |
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Institution: | (1) School of Social Work, Berne University of Applied Sciences, Berne, Switzerland;(2) Falkenplatz 24, Postfach 6564, CH-3001 Bern, Switzerland |
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Abstract: | Modernization theory posits a change from traditional or “collective” forms to modern or “reflective” forms of volunteering.
In a research project using a combined qualitative–quantitative approach, the motivation of 118 young Swiss adults who showed
an interest in international volunteering was investigated. Qualitative analysis revealed 12 different motives which could
be categorized into three different groups: A first group called “Achieving something positive for others,” a second group
named “Quest for the new,” and a third group of motives labeled “Quest for oneself.” Motivations of young Swiss adults for
international volunteering clearly show the characteristics of “reflexive” volunteers. Most respondents displayed a combination
of motives while for only 11% of them altruism (“Achieving something positive for others”) was the one and only driving force
behind their interest in international volunteering. The inductively constructed typology of motives can be a useful planning
device for organizations that run or intend to set up an international volunteering program for young adults. |
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Keywords: | international volunteering young adults motivation Switzerland |
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