THE PERCEIVED LOCUS OF CAUSALITY MEASUREMENT OF LOCAL ENVIRONMENT VOLUNTEER
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https://doi.org/10.14456/tisr.2024.25Keywords:
Construct Validity, Perceived Locus of Causality, Local Environment Volunteers, Self-Determination Theory, Intrinsic MotivationAbstract
This research is significant as it delves into Thailand's Perceived Locus of Causality (PLOC) Measurement construct validity of Local Environment Volunteers (LVE). By pinpointing the motivational drivers that prompt individuals to participate in environmental volunteerism. Employing the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) as the theoretical foundation, the investigation delves into five sub-constructs: amotivation, external regulation, introjected regulation, identified regulation, and intrinsic motivation. A survey gathers data from 214 LVEs in Nonthaburi Province. The Perceived Locus of Causality Questionnaire (PLOCQ) was adjusted as a measurement. The research results indicated that the PLOCQ measurement demonstrates construct validity with composite reliability and convergent validity, which is slightly lower than the passing criteria. However, considering the composite reliability values, factor loading value, and theoretical consistency, it can be concluded that the convergent validity is acceptable. The model does not fit with the data used for analysis. Additionally, external and introjected regulation motivations being more explanatory of the PLOC of LVEs than intrinsic motivation. This study enriches the existing literature by offering insights into the motivational aspects of environmental volunteers in Thailand.
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