Motives for initiating and continuing membership in a recreation-related voluntary association

Linda L. Caldwell; Kathleen L. Andereck

doi:10.1080/01490409409513215

Motives for initiating and continuing membership in a recreation-related voluntary association

Linda L. Caldwell, Kathleen L. Andereck

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine motives for joining and continuing membership in a recreation-related voluntary association. The theoretical framework for this study was based on a three-category incentive typology. Data were obtained from 371 members of a voluntary association with a mail-back questionnaire. Results indicated that the most important reason for joining and continuing membership in the association was to contribute to society. The least important reason was for an incentive or material benefit. Shifts in importance in these reasons from joining to continuing were assessed, as were the influence of gender and income level.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	33-44
Number of pages	12
Journal	Leisure Sciences
Volume	16
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/01490409409513215
State	Published - Jan 1 1994
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Material benefits
Motives
Purposive benefits
Solidary benefits
Voluntary associations

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Environmental Science (miscellaneous)
Sociology and Political Science
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management

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