Antecedents of philanthropic behavior of health care volunteers

Abstract

Purpose – This paper aims to propose a conceptual model of philanthropic behavior of volunteers in the health care sector. Design/methodology/approach – This study is based on an extensive review of past research on philanthropic behavior. To conduct the literature review, keywords such as philanthropy, philanthropic behavior, giving, donating, competencies, volunteering and social network in health care were identified. Findings – From the literature reviewed, three groups of antecedents of philanthropic behavior among health care volunteers (HCVs) were identified, viz., individual factors, social factors and organizational factors. This paper proposes social network as a mediating variable in linking the three groups of antecedents with philanthropic behavior. The paper offers a number of propositions which explain the proposed model of philanthropic behavior of HCVs. Practical implications – Further research is suggested to test and validate the framework to provide empirical evidence. Upon model validation, the paper could offer practical interventions for human resource development (HRD) managers to assist philanthropic-based organization toward developing and managing philanthropic behavior of HCVs. The paper highlights the importance of social network to promote individuals to engage in philanthropic actions. Originality/value – The paper yields a new approach in theorizing philanthropic behavior among HCVs by integrating the theory of planned behavior, social identity approach and organizational support theory. The proposed social network as a mediator could provide new insights to the HRD practitioners on developing philanthropic behavior among HCVs subject to model validation. The research contributes to literature in philanthropy, HRD and community development.

Where Does CSR Come from and Where Does It Go? A Review of the State of the Art

“…Fourthly, the Social Identity Theory postulates that people identify with other individuals and entities that have similar values to their own and behave according to the expectations of those groups. Furthermore, individuals' belonging to these groups allows them to develop their own identity and even create or improve their self-esteem (Gao and Yang 2016;Alias and Ismail 2015;Schaefer et al 2019). In summary, this theory states that individuals are more likely to identify with entities with similar values to their own and entities that have a good image and reputation (Alias and Ismail 2015;Gao and Yang 2016).…”

“…Furthermore, individuals' belonging to these groups allows them to develop their own identity and even create or improve their self-esteem (Gao and Yang 2016;Alias and Ismail 2015;Schaefer et al 2019). In summary, this theory states that individuals are more likely to identify with entities with similar values to their own and entities that have a good image and reputation (Alias and Ismail 2015;Gao and Yang 2016). CSR favors linkage with the organization due to the improvement of the image, reputation, and perception of the company (Gao and Yang 2016).…”

Volunteering in Health Care Context: A Concept Analysis Using Rodger’s Evolutionary Approach

“…Some of the terms used are also unclear and interchangeable. Other terms have similarities meaning with the concept of volunteering, such as volunteerism, social activism, or philanthropic behavior (Alias & Ismail, 2015;Hustinx, Cnaan, & Handy, 2010;Wilson, 2000). Volunteering has a broad meaning.…”

“…Social activism is oriented toward social change; however, volunteering focuses on helping with individual problems (Wilson, 2000). Furthermore, in the psychology context, volunteering is sometimes associated with altruism and philanthropic behavior, although some scholars consider this interchangeability concept (Alias & Ismail, 2015;Nothwehr & Rohlman, 2019). In the economic context, volunteering is a form of employment without payment and labor contracts (International Labour Organization, 2011).…”

Motivação para o trabalho dos voluntários que atuam em hospital público estadual de São Paulo, referência em HIV

“…Há três grupos de antecedentes de comportamento filantrópico entre os voluntários que atuam nos servicos de cuidados de saúde: fatores individuais (extroversão, estabilidade emocional, habilidades); fatores sociais (interação social, papéis sociais, pressão de grupo) fatores organizacionais (metas, estrutura, confiança). A rede social aparece como variável mediadora na ligação entre os três grupos (Alias, Ismail, 2015).…”