Public Service Motivation Among Female Criminology Students in a Private University
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https://doi.org/10.67669/facci0025Keywords:
Public Service Motivation (PSM), female criminology students, quantitative descriptive studyAbstract
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This quantitative descriptive study assessed public service motivation and levels among 288 female criminology students enrolled in a private university during the academic year 2024-2025. Guided by Perry and Wise’s (1990) Public Service Motivation (PSM) Theory, the study examined intrinsic motivation and ethical values in relation to demographic factors, such as age and year level. Using stratified sampling, data were collected with a validated and reliable instrument adapted from Perry’s Motivational Scale, which measured constructs such as policy-making, civic duty, compassion, and self-sacrifice. Findings revealed that the students exhibited exceptionally high motivation levels, with no significant differences based on age or year level. Younger students displayed more enthusiasm for initiating societal change, while older students demonstrated a more mature understanding of their roles in criminology. The results underscored respondents’ shared commitment to core principles of public service and social justice, suggesting intrinsic values and the criminology curriculum’s influence as pivotal factors. The study concluded that age and year level do not significantly affect motivation levels, emphasizing a universal drive among female criminology students toward societal welfare. Recommendations included enhancing the criminology curriculum to incorporate experiential learning, sustaining motivation through mentorship programs, and leveraging these findings for recruitment and outreach initiatives. Future research should explore factors influencing sustained motivation and its evolution post-graduation to further support student development and professional success.
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