Thesis (D.Ed.Min.)--Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004. / Includes abstract. Includes prospectus. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 123-141).

Thesis (M. Soc. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 2000.

The purpose of this study was to investigate factors which accounted for volunteer performance in the population of Taiwan’s veterans hospital setting. A great deal of volunteering research has already been done. Yet, the determinants of volunteer performance are understudied and insufficient field work has been done to empirically support the theoretical performance model. / In summary, results of the current study indicated that volunteer performance can be explained or predicted by volunteer ability (training), motivation, role perception and organizational resources (recognition and appreciation). / Thesis (DoctorateofBusinessAdministration))--University of South Australia, 2005.

Thesis (M.I. St.)--University of Toronto, 2004. / Adviser: Ethel Auster.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Louisville, 2009. Thesis (Ph. D.)--Western Kentucky University, 2009. / University of Louisville, Department of Leadership, Foundations, and Human Resource Education. Western Kentucky University, Department of Educational Administration, Leadership and Research. Vita. "May 2009." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 247-258).

Thesis (M. Soc. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 2000. / Also available in print.

Thesis (D. Ed. Min.)--Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004. / Includes abstract. "September 2004." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 123-141).

This descriptive study explores the experience of stress and coping by volunteers working in a cancer support program. Using a model developed by Mary Vachon (1987) who looked at occupational stress of health professionals in critical care areas, methods of content analysis were applied to interviews with six volunteers, three of whom were cancer survivors. Differences in the quality of the stress and in the coping experience were explored. Findings indicate that occupational stress was present for volunteers. The major stressors common to all were issues of relationships with patients and the demands of the role. For volunteers who had had a cancer diagnosis a major stressor distinguishing them was the death of volunteer colleagues. Overall, volunteers utilized a range of coping resources offered by the organization and from within themselves. Key implications include the need to acknowledge not only the strengths of the program and volunteers but the sources of stress, particularly the illness of volunteer colleagues. Maintaining an adequate staff-to-volunteer ratio is essential. Suggestions for volunteer support structures are offered.

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published_or_final_version / Social Work and Administration / Master / Master of Social Sciences