The Role of Psychological Contract in Intention to Continue Volunteering

Retaining volunteers is a critical issue for sport organizations utilizing volunteer labor. Based on the theory of planned behavior, the theory of work adjustment, psychological contract theory, two frameworks (person-environment fit and empowerment), and previous empirical results, we proposed and...

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Published in:Journal of sport management 2009-09, Vol.23 (5), p.549-573
Main Authors: Kim, May, Trail, Galen T., Lim, Jon, Kim, Yu Kyoum
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Empowerment
Psychological aspects
Special Olympics
Sports management
Studies
Volunteers
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Summary:Retaining volunteers is a critical issue for sport organizations utilizing volunteer labor. Based on the theory of planned behavior, the theory of work adjustment, psychological contract theory, two frameworks (person-environment fit and empowerment), and previous empirical results, we proposed and tested three models to explain intention to continue volunteering with 224 volunteers from the Special Olympics State Summer Games. We accepted a model in which Empowerment fully mediated the relationship between Person-Environment Fit and Intention to Continue Volunteering. We also found that Psychological Contract Fulfillment moderated the relationship between Fit and Empowerment.
ISSN:0888-4773
1543-270X
DOI:10.1123/jsm.23.5.549