Abstract
This study explores the relationship between sex differences and preferences for volunteer roles, organizations, and supervision.
A series of hypotheses were developed from prior research on sex differences from the fields of biology, neuroscience, and
psychology to determine whether such preferences can be predicted. An online survey panel of over 700 individuals comprised
the sample. Many of the hypotheses were supported. Implications of the findings on future research and on volunteer recruitment
and retention are discussed.
A series of hypotheses were developed from prior research on sex differences from the fields of biology, neuroscience, and
psychology to determine whether such preferences can be predicted. An online survey panel of over 700 individuals comprised
the sample. Many of the hypotheses were supported. Implications of the findings on future research and on volunteer recruitment
and retention are discussed.
- Content Type Journal Article
- DOI 10.1007/s11266-010-9174-0
- Authors
- Walter Wymer, Faculty of Management, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB Canada
- Journal Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations
- Online ISSN 1573-7888
- Print ISSN 0957-8765