Factors Motivating Sport Event Volunteers: An Investigation of Past Empirical Literature
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The growing body of empirical studies examining the factors that motivate volunteer participation in sporting events appears to be heterogeneous with notable inconsistencies, underscoring the need for a comprehensive review. Given the diversity of methodologies, contexts, and outcomes, this study aims to summarize, synthesize, and describe the literature on factors motivating sporting event volunteer participation in a narrative manner. It employs a descriptive meta-analysis of the empirical studies, focusing on the antecedents and findings related to these motivations, and aims to provide an integrative framework for these antecedents. This framework offers a cohesive view of the factors motivating volunteer participation in sporting events. The study also identifies potential unexplored research opportunities in the domain and provides suggestions for future research.
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