What Drives University Students’ Sustained Participation in Volunteering? A Thematic Analysis from the Ecological Systems Theory (EST) Perspective

This study demonstrates the EST's applicability to university students' volunteering research and provides practical insights for the design of volunteer programs.

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Behavioral Sciences
Published
2026-03-22
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/bs16030471
Primary Topic
Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
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What Drives University Students’ Sustained Participation in Volunteering? A Thematic Analysis from the Ecological Systems Theory (EST) Perspective

Zhanni Luo, Xueqin Peng
Behavioral Sciences
Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
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What Drives University Students’ Sustained Participation in Volunteering? A Thematic Analysis from the Ecological Systems Theory (EST) Perspective

Zhanni Luo, Xueqin Peng
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Abstract

This study demonstrates the EST's applicability to university students' volunteering research and provides practical insights for the design of volunteer programs.

Behavioral SciencesVol. 16(3)
Chongqing Normal University (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 16%
Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
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What Drives University Students’ Sustained Participation in Volunteering? A Thematic Analysis from the Ecological Systems Theory (EST) Perspective — Zhanni Luo, Xueqin Peng · Behavioral Sciences (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS