Why do people participate in health and well-being programs?An intensive triangulated case study

摘要: Drawing on social identity and self-categorization approaches to collective action from psychology, movement theory sociology, the empirical studies in this thesis investigate identities experiences of those engaged (and disengaged) various movements Australia - including environmentalisms, international aid development, human rights, animal rights movements. The participants were at points commitment these being sympathetic, actively engaged, even leadership positions. two research aims to: 1) expand current understandings ways that problematic aspects content boundaries can prevent sympathizers engaging actions; 2) examine strategies committed use manage their identities, how they establish a unique contribution change contrast other groups. Each questions speak centre narrowly defined but shared understanding “activist” or “protester” constrains shapes alternative means pursuing change. The work consists four studies. Study 1 is qualitative analysis materials interviews with members Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. I examined rhetorically construct order frame cause as legitimate, come personally identify themselves organization way allows them potential conflicts between multiple – individuals, group members. 2 uses an inductive open-ended survey understand barriers shape people’s willingness participate actions during early socialization into 3 quantitative data, using themes 2, which demonstrates stereotypes activists influence individuals’ identification activists. 4 interview study experienced activists, coordinators, advocates organizations. In it was found people distinguish primarily protest-based activist broader movement, also maintain feelings personal satisfaction. contributions are establishes more nuanced types routes available who want engage such advocacy route, contrasted route. concludes discussion need transitionary processes when attempt join organizations, makes suggestions for developing model conversionary what termed “quiet” approach