Week 11 Flashcards
What does it mean to have a “calling” in the context of work?
-It means viewing work as deeply meaningful, purposeful, and often connected to identity or a sense of moral or spiritual obligation
How does the classic view of calling differ from the contemporary view?
-Classic: Religious or moral duty, often tied to status or duty over fulfillment.
Contemporary: Passion-driven, rooted in meaning, motivation, and personal growth
What did Bunderson and Thompson study ?
-Perceptions of work as a calling among zookeepers in “The call of the wild”
What did Bunderson and Thompson find about zookeepers and calling?
-Zookeepers often saw their work as a calling, leading to deep commitment but also personal sacrifices and vulnerability to exploitation
What did Amy Wrzesniewski’s research focus on?
-How people categorize their work as a job, career, or calling based on their dispositions and perceptions
What are the three categories of viewing work, according to Wrzesniewski?
-Job (means to an end), Career (advancement), and Calling (purpose/identity)
What did the Isaac Hunter study examine?
-University students’ perceptions of calling in both work and life
What are the two pathways in the hypotheses about neoclassical calling?
-Neoclassical calling → Occupational identification → Work meaningfulness/importance
-Neoclassical calling → Moral duty → Willingness to sacrifice/perceived duty
What are some drawbacks of viewing work as a calling?
-It can lead to overwork, underpayment, burnout, and exploitation due to high emotional investment
What is the most popular form of volunteering in Canada?
-Community outreach and support (e.g., food drives, shelters, tutoring, community centers)
What are the 3 main explanations for why people volunteer?
Psychological motivations
Sociological perspectives
Economic views
How can service be integrated into professions?
-Through mandated service (e.g., co-ops, internships, practicum requirements)
What role do incentives play in volunteering?
-They include motivational rewards, community connections, and even economic benefits
Why is the workplace important in understanding volunteering patterns?
The workplace matters because its culture— like how much support, time off, or value it places on volunteering—can either encourage or discourage people from volunteering
What is the relationship between volunteering and work according to Jessica Rodell?
-Volunteering can provide meaning missing from work
-Enhancing skills learned from volunteering into work
-resource drain (time and energy conflict with work)
