Public service motivation and perceived community resilience: sense of community and sense of community responsibility as mediators
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: Perceived community resilience (PCR) serves as the foundation for sustainable development, yet the psychological impetus driving the enhancement of PCR remains to be elucidated. This study delved into the psychological motivation underpinning PCR by examining the interrelationships between PCR and public service motivation (PSM), sense of community (SOC), and sense of community responsibility (SOC-R). Methods: A total of 550 participants from three cities in China were tested using the Public Service Motivation Intercultural Scale, the Sense of Community Responsibility Scale, the Sense of Community Scale, and the 10-Item Conjoint Community Resiliency Assessment Measure. Results: There was a significant positive correlation between PSM, SOC-R, SOC, and PCR scores; (2) PSM had a significant and direct effect on PCR; (3) PSM had a significant indirect effect on PCR through the chain mediators of SOC-R and SOC. Conclusion: These findings clarify the psychological motivations underlying PCR and could inform strategies for improving community sustainability.
Source: Frontiers in Psychology
Authors: Jinmin Niu, HongJie Dong, ShiXiang Liu
Institutions: Inner Mongolia Normal University, Beijing Union University
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,801
OpenAlex ID: W4416402927