What Motivates Family Historians? A Pilot Scale to Measure Psychosocial Drivers of Research into Personal Ancestry

Participation in family history research may be a passing phase for some, but for others, it is a recreational pursuit exciting passionate intensity that goes beyond idle curiosity or short-term interest. In this paper, we explore some of the underlying motives that drive amateur genealogists, inclu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Susan M. Moore, Doreen A. Rosenthal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Genealogy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2313-5778/5/3/83