This study investigated the role of socialization in volunteer work participation
following college graduation. The sample consisted of 424 baccalaureate graduates
of a large midwestern university. The dependent variable was whether the respond
ent had participated in volunteer work during the past year. Multiple regression
results showed that socialization for volunteer work occurs both in the family and in
volunteer work itself Parents' volunteering is "two-edged" with the father's par
ticipation a positive influence on respondent's volunteer work participation and the
mother's participation a negative influence. Implications for changing sex roles in
volunteer work are discussed.
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