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Date	March 2026
Vol. No.	Vol. 36 No. 1
DOI	https://doi.org/10.14329/apjis.2026.36.1.155
Page	155~185
Title	Motivations and Social Practices for Open Source Software (OSS) Common Values in OSS Ecosystems
Author	Eunyoung Moon, Yeolib Kim, Chaeyun Lee, Joonhyun Moon
Keyword	Open Source Software, Motivation, Breaking Changes, Social Practice, Ecosystems
Abstract	In open source software (OSS) ecosystems, interdependent packages evolve together, developers place high importance on common values such as collaborative openness and a strong commitment to software quality (e.g., compatibility). Recent surveys highlight a new landscape of OSS development, reflecting shifts towards social aspects, such as peer assistance and collaborative teamwork. However, the existing literature offers limited theoretical and empirical insights into how these motivations and OSS common values influence ecosystems beyond individual OSS projects. To address this gap, this study proposes a practice-based motivation framework that integrates self-determination theory (SDT) with the social practice view. Our research model posits that OSS developers are driven to participate in social practices governed by specific codes of conduct that align with the pursuit of OSS common values. We test our hypotheses using data from large-scale survey of 932 OSS package developers. The findings contribute to OSS research by identifying key social practices that direct developers’ efforts toward achieving OSS common values. By emphasizing the social dimensions of OSS development, this study provides a more comprehensive understanding of the dynamics shaping OSS ecosystems.

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