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Determinants of formal giving in Turkey

  • Koc University

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Abstract

This article shares the results of a recent study on individual giving to civil society organizations in Turkey. Using interview data collected from a random sample of 2,495 Turkish citizens in 2015, we estimate that about 12% to 13% of the Turkish population engage in giving, a relatively low figure compared to international giving. We find that being male, being educated, being satisfied with one’s income, being satisfied with one’s economic circumstances, being a rural resident, as well as one’s level of religiosity, civic activism, and institutional trust are all positively associated with giving in Turkey. Our findings provide a foundation for understanding philanthropic giving in Turkey and contribute to ongoing research about determinants of individual giving across countries.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)40-50
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Muslim Philanthropy and Civil Society
Volume1
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017

Keywords

  • Civil society
  • Philanthropy
  • Turkey

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