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Non-industrial textile production as optimal experience : applicability of the Flow Theory to clothing and textiles subject matter

Creator:

Blood, Janet

Abstract:

The purpose of this research study was to test a psychological theory of motivation called the Flow Theory by Csikszentmihalyi as it relates to non-industrial textile production activities. In using the Flow Theory, researchers attempt to explain why individuals continue participation with a specific activity; namely that the activity induces...

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Dissertation

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The purpose of this research study was to test a psychological theory of motivation called the Flow
Why they volunteer : a study of participants at nature conservancy work parties

Creator:

Hastings, Kevin L.

Abstract:

This thesis examines the motivations of ecological restoration volunteers with the Oregon chapter of The Nature Conservancy. This study helps fill in voids left by a lack of research on the motivations of ecological restoration volunteers. Studies that have explored restoration volunteer motivation relied largely on surveys that revealed altruistic...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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restoration volunteers. Studies that have explored restoration volunteer motivation relied largely on surveys