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ERIC Number: EJ1019694
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Dec
Pages: 22
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1077-6958
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Students' Expectations and Motivation for Service-Learning in Public Relations
Muturi, Nancy; An, Soontae; Mwangi, Samuel
Journalism and Mass Communication Educator, v68 n4 p387-408 Dec 2013
This study is based on a survey of public relations students and examines their attitudes, expectations, and motivations for participating in curriculum-infused service-learning projects. Results indicate that prior participation does not influence attitudes or expectations, but motivation to participate in the project was significantly associated with positive attitude and higher expectations. Students' expectations, which include social and professional growth, and psychological and altruistic gratification through community contributions, indicate a need for discipline-focused service-learning programs and for a focus on civic engagement given the role of public relations in relationship building and in strategically addressing social issues that impact society.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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