Nineteenth International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

Abstract

This study explores the correlation between community leadership, volunteerism and residents’ well-being, and provides relevant suggestions to promote residents’ well-being. This study was conducted via quantitative method, and main measurement tools include: (1) Leadership scale, including management capacity (5 items) and problem-solving capacity (6 items); (2) Volunteerism scale (4 items); and Residents’ well-being scale, including psychological well-being (12 items), safety well-being (5 items), and relational well-being (8 items). The data for this study come from a probability survey of community residents over the age of 20 in Taiwan. 40 communities in 8 counties and cities were randomly selected as the research site, and 20 residents from each community were randomly selected to participate in the survey through the cluster sampling method. The data were collected using a self-administered group survey approach, supplemented by face-to-face interviews for individuals unable to participate in the group format. A total of 795 valid questionnaires were completed. The main research findings include: (1) Community leadership, volunteerism and residents’ well-being are highly positively correlated; (2) Leaders’ management and problem-solving capacities have a significant impact on volunteerism; and (3) Community volunteerism have a significant impact on the well-being of residents. The main suggestions are as follows: (1) Cultivate the leadership of community leaders to enhance residents’ volunteerism; (2) Strengthen management and problem-solving capacities of community leaders to promote the residents’ well-being; (3) Stimulate community volunteer action to promote a virtuous cycle of volunteerism and residents’ well-being.