Public Service Motivation

Launched by Professor James L. Perry in 2013, Public Service Motivation (PSM): Research Bibliography from the Indiana University O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs brings together citations for research on public service motivation. These studies share the commonality that they, for the most part, self-consciously focus on the meaning, antecedents, and outcomes of public service motivation as a distinct construct.

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The list is organized alphabetically by author's last name

A - F

Research by authors, last names A-F
G - L

Research by authors, last names G-L
M - R

Research by authors, last names M-R
S - Z

Research by authors, last names S-Z

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If you are aware of studies that should be included or have other feedback about this resource, then please contact Professor Perry with the citation and, if possible, a link to an electronic copy of the source.

Public Service Motivation: From 1990 to Today

This 26-minute video offers a brief but comprehensive introduction on the research on Public Service Motivation from 1990 to today.

Description of the video:

This video shows Dr. Perry's presentation to the Brazilian National School of Public Administration. The presentation, titled "Managing Organizations to Sustain Passion for Public Service" was the culmination of Public Servants Month in Brazil. Dr. Perry begins presenting just after the 9:30 mark.

This video shows Dr. Perry's co-keynote address at the 2020 Global Public HR Conference from Seoul. Dr. Perry begins presenting just before the 34 minute mark. Click here to listen to Dr. Perry's podcast series created for his newest book, Managing Organizations to Sustain Passion for Public Service.

Public Service Motivation

The list is organized alphabetically by author's last name

A - F

G - L

M - R

S - Z

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Public Service Motivation: From 1990 to Today