International Journal of Research Studies in Education
CollabWritive Special Issue
Volume 13 Issue 3
Available Online: 2 March 2024
Author/s:
Maderazo, Jennifer*
Lyceum of the Philippines University- Batangas, Philippines (jdmaderazo@lpubatangas.edu.ph)
Pena, Angelika Dyann
Lyceum of the Philippines University- Batangas, Philippines (ampena@lpubatangas.edu.ph)
Bicol, Sharmaine Marie
Lyceum of the Philippines University- Batangas, Philippines (sgbicol@lpubatangas.edu.ph)
Pesigan, Elvie
Lyceum of the Philippines University- Batangas, Philippines (empesigan@lpubatangas.edu.ph)
Abstract:
Gift-giving is a long-standing and universal tradition that is thought to strengthen social bonds. Thus, this study aims to examine the motives of 259 Dentistry students from one higher education institution in the Philippines to volunteer in the gift-giving activities of the university from 2015-2019. More specifically, it aims to present the profile of the respondents in terms of age, sex, year level, assessment of the motives of the volunteers in the gift-giving activity to BMC in terms of protective motives, values, career, social, understanding, and enhancement motives, and the test difference of responses between the profile and motives of the Dentistry students. A descriptive survey was used in the study. The result showed that gift-giving can help students to feel less lonely, important, and connected to their community. It also helps them explore different career options and gain new perspectives. Volunteering encourages students to develop their leadership and socialization skills through community extension.
Keywords: dentistry students, gift-giving, motivation, motives, personal values
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24606
Cite this article:
Maderazo, J., Pena, A. D., Bicol, S. M., & Pesigan, E. (2024). Motives of dentistry students for gift-giving. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 13(3), 65-75. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24606
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