Science as a commons: Motivations for continued participation in citizen science projects.

ABSTRACT: The study of the commons is a growing field of research that is highly relevant to fostering the sustainability of shared resources, including knowledge resources. Citizen science has great potential to constitute science as a knowledge commons, in which continued participation is essential for the long-term viability of inherently collaborative projects and the strengthening of communities. However, different motivations for participation can significantly influence continued engagement, and, consequently, the sustainability of these projects. This research explores, first, participants' motivations for joining and continuing projects, as well as the reasons for abandoning them. Secondly, we analyse the influence of various motivations on continuity, with a particular focus on highly comm

SUBMITTER: Pelacho M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12192172 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature