Self-determination theory and individuals’ intention to participate in donation crowdfunding
International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management
ISSN: 1753-8394
Article publication date: 20 September 2021
Issue publication date: 6 May 2022
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to examine the factors that affect individuals’ intention of participating in donation crowdfunding in the context of Oman.
Design/methodology/approach
This study used the self-determination theory. A total of 250 respondents from Oman participated. The data is collected by online survey and analyses by using the partial least squares technique.
Findings
The results illustrate that sense of self-worth, perceived donor effectiveness and moral obligation positively affect donation intention (DI) towards crowdfunding projects. Furthermore, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control positively impact individuals’ intention to contribute to donation crowdfunding.
Originality/value
The results contribute to the literature on donation crowdfunding by identifying the driving forces of individuals’ DI to crowdfunding projects in Oman.
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Acknowledgements
Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia funds this study under the FRGS Grant scheme 203/PMGT/6711696.
Citation
Allah Pitchay, A., Aboue Eliz, N.M., Ganesan, Y., Mydin, A.-A., Ratnasari, R.T. and Mohd Thas Thaker, M.A. (2022), "Self-determination theory and individuals’ intention to participate in donation crowdfunding", International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management, Vol. 15 No. 3, pp. 506-526. https://doi.org/10.1108/IMEFM-08-2020-0424
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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