A theoretical framework that explains when individuals are motivated to exert effort in group contexts. The model proposes that people’s contributions to group activities depend on two key factors: how much they care about the group’s success and how much they believe their personal efforts will meaningfully impact the group’s overall performance and results. (Chapter 2, p. 62)*
*Terms defined for the Nurturing Online Communities (NOC) course include a chapter reference to the course text Building Successful Online Communities by Kraut and Resnick.
Citation: Center for Scientific Collaboration and Community Engagement. (2025) CSCCE Glossary: Nurturing Online Communities. Santistevan, Pratt, and Woodley doi: 10.5281/zenodo.17137478
Categories: Nurturing Online Communities (NOC) terms
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