Volunteer Motivation and Participation Intention among Adolescents in Anhui, China

Abstract

This study examined volunteer motivation and participation intention among adolescents in Anhui, China. The objectives were to determine the levels of motivation and intention to volunteer, examine if there is a significant difference between male and female adolescents’ intention and motivation, and examine if motivation predicts intention. 353 adolescents aged 12-19 responded to questionnaire. Using SPSS to analyze the data, the results show high motivation and participation intention. While gender differences are found in participation intention and most motivation dimensions, age differences are not significant. Motivation predicted participation intention. Findings inform youth volunteer programme design aligned with SDG 11.