Identifying the motivations of African American volunteers working to prevent HIV/AIDS

Authors

Glenn D. Reeder, Illinois State University
Denise McLane Davison, Clark Atlanta University
Keshia L. Gipson, Illinois State University
Matthew S. Hesson-McInnis, Illinois State University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-2001

Keywords

SEXUAL-BEHAVIOR, RISK, INTERVENTION, GENDER, WOMEN, Education & Educational Research, Public Environmental & Occupational Health

Abstract

Community-based organizations that are engaged in HIV/AIDS prevention and support services often rely on volunteers. This article describes the development of a 22-item inventory that measures the motivations of volunteers who deliver HIV prevention education in the African American community. In a statewide survey of volunteers (N = 102), the two strongest motivations for volunteer activity were concern for the African American community and a desire to understand the causes and consequences of the epidemic. These motives predicted the frequency that volunteers held discussions about HIV/AIDS with members of their community. Discussion focuses on the relevance of the results for the recruitment, training, and retention of volunteers.

Comments

This article was originally published by Guilford Publications Inc. and can be found at www.guilfordjournals.com.

Recommended Citation

Reeder, Glenn D.; McLane Davison, Denise; Gipson, Keshia L.; and Hesson-McInnis, Matthew S., "Identifying the motivations of African American volunteers working to prevent HIV/AIDS" (2001). Faculty Publications – Psychology. 1.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/fppsych/1