“Sense of Purpose” in Volunteers and Public Employees
Course Credit?
NoPaid Position?
NoPreferred Majors
Human Resources Management | Interdisciplinary Studies | Philosophy | Public Administration | Public Interest Law | Social Welfare | Social Work | Sociology | Women's StudiesFaculty
Brenda SmithDescription
The project would involve analyzing qualitative data collected from volunteers and paid professionals who helped people sign up for health care on HealthCare.gov. The student would code data and work with me to assess and contrast the “sense of purpose” and sources of motivation among members of the two groups.
Special Skills
Experience with or interest in qualitative data analysis