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Advances in Psychological Science ›› 2020, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (10): 1631-1649.doi: 10.3724/SP.J.1042.2020.01631

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The impact of demographic characteristics on public service motivation: Evidence from meta-analysis

XU Yan1, LI Chaoping2   

  1. 1School of Public Administration and Policy, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China;
    2The Center for Talent and Leadership, School of Public Administration and Policy, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
  • Received:2020-03-16 Online:2020-10-15 Published:2020-08-24

Abstract: The method of meta-analysis was utilized to analyze the influence of demographic characteristics on public service motivation (PSM). 138 documents and 492 independent samples (N = 1078442) in total meet the criteria of meta-Analysis. Results showed that gender, age, education, organizational tenure, job tenure, position level and income were correlated with PSM positively. However, the linkages between demographic characteristics and PSM varies with dimensions of PSM, and there is no obvious correlation between marital status and PSM. In addition, the relationships between some demographic characteristics and PSM are moderated by PSM measurements, waves of data collection and cultural backgrounds. The results provided not only accurate estimates for how PSM is affected by demographic characteristics, but also insights for future research of PSM and management of public employees.

Key words: public service motivation, demographic characteristics, meta-analysis, PSM measurements, cultural difference

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