Yang Jia, Huafang Li, S. Lyu, Jinfeng Zhang

2026.2.4Public Management Review

DOI: 10.1080/14719037.2026.2626348

Abstract

Coproduction is essential for effective public service delivery, yet research on citizen coproduction motivations remains fragmented without a comprehensive framework. This study systematically reviewed publications from the top-ranked public policy and administration journals and developed a novel SPIENM framework. The framework categorizes motivations across three dimensions: Self-centred vs. Public-centred, Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic, and Non-material vs. Material. This results in six categories: SIN, SEN, SEM, PIN, PEN, and PEM, offering unprecedented nuance in understanding coproduction motivations. The framework advances theoretical understanding of coproduction motivations, provides a structured approach for empirical research, and offers practical guidance for designing targeted citizen engagement strategies.

Citation format

JIA, Yang, et al. Citizen coproduction motivations: A systematic review and the SPIENM framework. Public Management Review, 2026: 1–38.