Volunteer Motivation and Participation Intention among Adolescents in Anhui, China

Abstract

This study examined how volunteer motivation influences adolescents' intention to participate in Anhui, China. Based on the Volunteer Functions Inventory, value, understanding, and social motivations were assessed using questionnaire data from 353 adolescents aged 12-19. SPSS analyses included descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, and multiple regression. The results showed high motivation and intention to participate. Gender differences were significant, whereas age differences were not. All three motivations significantly predicted participation intention, with understanding motivation as the strongest predictor. Findings support the design of learning-oriented youth volunteer programs for sustainable communities.

Keywords: Volunteer Motivation; Participation Intention; Adolescents; Urban Environmental Quality