Profiles of engagement in online communities of citizen science participation

摘要: Citizen participation in online communities of scientific investigations has recently become more popular. Enhancing the engagement citizens within these is a focus attention for researchers and practitioners who want to amplify impact on learning, science society. This study investigates relationship between factors behaviour patterns an community that requires high levels citizen participation. While other studies explore where contribute data, current research support facilitating their own investigations. Data were collected from log files questionnaires, multiple measures examined: metrics, roles, motivation, attitude, satisfaction belonging community. The results allowed comparison among different types categorised members profiles, according patterns. Findings indicate need differing design approaches based type individual profiles.