HMPYC80
Research Methodology
Assignment 2
Title
The motivation to volunteer: A qualitative study
of 20 – 30 years individuals.
Author: 61117145
Date: 27 May 2020
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,PLAGIARISM DECLARATION
1. I know that plagiarism means taking and using the ideas, writings, works or inventions of
another as
if they were one’s own. I know that plagiarism not only includes verbatim copying, but also the
extensive use of another person’s ideas without proper acknowledgement (which includes the
proper use of quotation marks). I know that plagiarism covers the use of material found in
textual
sources and from the Internet.
2. I acknowledge and understand that plagiarism is wrong.
3. I understand that my assignment must be accurately referenced.
4. This research proposal is my own work. I acknowledge that copying someone else’s
research, or
part of it, is wrong, and that submitting identical work to others constitutes a form of plagiarism.
5. I have not allowed, nor will I in the future allow, anyone to copy my work with the intention of
passing it off as their own work.
6. I confirm that I have read and understood UNISA’s Policy for Copyright and Plagiarism -
https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission/Master%27s-&-
doctoraldegrees/
Policies, -procedures-&-forms
(signed by student, with submission date).
2|Page
,10 May 2020
Student number 61117145
Mr. Johan Kruger
Department of psychology
University of South Africa
P.O Box 545
Sunnyside
0112
Dear Mr. Kruger
RE: Research proposal on the motivation volunteer work.
As a result, from the university’s request, the honours psychology students are expected to do a
research proposal for their studies. I am requesting to do research and therefore attaching a
proposal for a study which will attempt to gather more information on the issue of volunteer
work. The study will look into what motivates people to do volunteer work. They study will focus
on individuals between the ages of 20 – 30
I have chosen this specific topic because I have always been interested and intrigued by the
motivation and personalities of people who have engaged in volunteer work. All in overall I want
to investigate what pushes people do volunteer.
This study will be able to give able to give insight as to why people volunteer. It will also give
more insight as to what type of people are keen to volunteer, what type of volunteer work they
do and also are there any personal rewards they expect.
The study will be dependent on individuals who have already done volunteer work as I will be
engaging with them through interviews. With that being said, the estimated time frame for this
study to be a success is 3 – 4 weeks, as each individual will need an hour session with me, and
I also need time to analyse the data accordingly. The ethical guidelines for the study will need to
be approved by the university. The individuals will also have to give me their consent to be part
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,of the study and this will be done by consent forms and ethical guidelines. The participants
information will be kept anonymous and confidential.
Thank you for taking your time to view my proposal. Please do not hesitate to contact me for
any further queries (give contact details)
I hope to hear from you soon.
Your sincerely
Unisa honours student.
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, Abstract
The main purpose for this study is to investigate the reasons why people do volunteer work. It
will focus on both men and women between the ages of 20 – 30 years of age, it is to research
the motivation behind a certain behaviour – volunteer work. Different themes of motivation will
be discussed and linked to the motivation of each participant. The study will be a qualitative
research study, using thematic analysis to analyse the data. Individuals will be interviewed and
ethical consideration will be adhered to. Participants will be given a consent form to give their
permission to be part of the study.
Key words: volunteer work, behaviour, motivation, 20 – 30 years, qualitative research, thematic
analysis
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Research Methodology
Assignment 2
Title
The motivation to volunteer: A qualitative study
of 20 – 30 years individuals.
Author: 61117145
Date: 27 May 2020
1|Page
,PLAGIARISM DECLARATION
1. I know that plagiarism means taking and using the ideas, writings, works or inventions of
another as
if they were one’s own. I know that plagiarism not only includes verbatim copying, but also the
extensive use of another person’s ideas without proper acknowledgement (which includes the
proper use of quotation marks). I know that plagiarism covers the use of material found in
textual
sources and from the Internet.
2. I acknowledge and understand that plagiarism is wrong.
3. I understand that my assignment must be accurately referenced.
4. This research proposal is my own work. I acknowledge that copying someone else’s
research, or
part of it, is wrong, and that submitting identical work to others constitutes a form of plagiarism.
5. I have not allowed, nor will I in the future allow, anyone to copy my work with the intention of
passing it off as their own work.
6. I confirm that I have read and understood UNISA’s Policy for Copyright and Plagiarism -
https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission/Master%27s-&-
doctoraldegrees/
Policies, -procedures-&-forms
(signed by student, with submission date).
2|Page
,10 May 2020
Student number 61117145
Mr. Johan Kruger
Department of psychology
University of South Africa
P.O Box 545
Sunnyside
0112
Dear Mr. Kruger
RE: Research proposal on the motivation volunteer work.
As a result, from the university’s request, the honours psychology students are expected to do a
research proposal for their studies. I am requesting to do research and therefore attaching a
proposal for a study which will attempt to gather more information on the issue of volunteer
work. The study will look into what motivates people to do volunteer work. They study will focus
on individuals between the ages of 20 – 30
I have chosen this specific topic because I have always been interested and intrigued by the
motivation and personalities of people who have engaged in volunteer work. All in overall I want
to investigate what pushes people do volunteer.
This study will be able to give able to give insight as to why people volunteer. It will also give
more insight as to what type of people are keen to volunteer, what type of volunteer work they
do and also are there any personal rewards they expect.
The study will be dependent on individuals who have already done volunteer work as I will be
engaging with them through interviews. With that being said, the estimated time frame for this
study to be a success is 3 – 4 weeks, as each individual will need an hour session with me, and
I also need time to analyse the data accordingly. The ethical guidelines for the study will need to
be approved by the university. The individuals will also have to give me their consent to be part
3|Page
,of the study and this will be done by consent forms and ethical guidelines. The participants
information will be kept anonymous and confidential.
Thank you for taking your time to view my proposal. Please do not hesitate to contact me for
any further queries (give contact details)
I hope to hear from you soon.
Your sincerely
Unisa honours student.
4|Page
, Abstract
The main purpose for this study is to investigate the reasons why people do volunteer work. It
will focus on both men and women between the ages of 20 – 30 years of age, it is to research
the motivation behind a certain behaviour – volunteer work. Different themes of motivation will
be discussed and linked to the motivation of each participant. The study will be a qualitative
research study, using thematic analysis to analyse the data. Individuals will be interviewed and
ethical consideration will be adhered to. Participants will be given a consent form to give their
permission to be part of the study.
Key words: volunteer work, behaviour, motivation, 20 – 30 years, qualitative research, thematic
analysis
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