Motivation structures of blood donation: a means-end chain approach

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Wos IDWOS:000519245000003
Doi10.1007/s10754-019-09269-8
TitleMotivation structures of blood donation: a means-end chain approach
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AuthorsTey, YS; Arsil, P; Brindal, M; Lee, SK; Teoh, CT;
Publish DateMAR 2020
Journal NameINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
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AbstractUnderstanding blood donation behaviours is pivotal to recruiting and retaining blood donors. Despite rich literature, this is the first study investigating the content and structure of motivations that underlie blood donation using a means-end chain approach. Based on soft laddering interviews with 227 respondents (31 first-time blood donors and 196 repeat blood donors) in the Klang Valley of Malaysia, we identified that their blood donation was primarily driven by the attribute 'help people', the consequences 'increase blood supply' (as perceived by first-time blood donors) and 'indirect downstream reciprocity' (as perceived by repeat blood donors) associated with the attribute and the belief that the consequences can lead to the fulfilment of the value 'humanitarianism'. Understanding of such hierarchical links between motivators is crucial in developing self-relevant communications. The resultant outcomes are likely to be more effective than the traditional approaches in behavioural change.
Publish TypeJournal
Publish Year2020
Page Begin41
Page End54
Issn2199-9023
Eissn2199-9031
Urlhttps://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:000519245000003
AuthorProf. POPPY ARSIL, S.TP, M.T, Ph.D
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