This qualitative study examines the relevance
of self-determination theory to explain retention and attrition in community supported agriculture (CSA). Using a
focus group study of CSA members, we examined whether
belonging to a CSA supports basic psychological needs for
autonomy, competency and relatedness. We found that it
did for continuing members. However, for those who did
not renew, membership reduced their sense of autonomy,
competency, and relatedness. For continuing members, the
intensity of their involvement did not affect their needs
satisfaction, though it did influence how those needs were
met. Continuing CSA members were also intrinsically
motivated and internalized extrinsic motivations
This qualitative study examines the relevanceof self-determination theory to explain retention and attrition in community supported agriculture (CSA). Using afocus group study of CSA members, we examined whetherbelonging to a CSA supports basic psychological needs forautonomy, competency and relatedness. We found that itdid for continuing members. However, for those who didnot renew, membership reduced their sense of autonomy,competency, and relatedness. For continuing members, theintensity of their involvement did not affect their needssatisfaction, though it did influence how those needs weremet. Continuing CSA members were also intrinsicallymotivated and internalized extrinsic motivations
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