Entrepreneurial Intention Research Articles

The effect of environmental values, beliefs, and norms on social entrepreneurial intentions among Chinese university students

This study explores the factors influencing university students’ social entrepreneurial intentions based on the values-beliefs-norms theory. Data were collected from 769 Chinese university students through online surveys. The hypotheses were tested using partial least squares-structural equation modeling. The results confirmed the positive influence of altruistic and traditional values on normative beliefs. Awareness of the consequences and attribution of responsibility had no significant effect on personal norms among university students, which have been discussed in-depth in relation to the phenomenon of inadequate student socialization due to closed-loop management policies at Chinese universities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the findings verified the positive and significant effects of personal, injunctive, and descriptive social norms on social entrepreneurship intentions. With the aim of promoting social entrepreneurship among university students and broadening the understanding of the phenomenon of social entrepreneurs, this study provides a favorable direction and expands the discussion on the topic. The results will help the government and universities foster more effective prosocial behaviors among university students.

Unraveling the nexus: social entrepreneur intention and socioeconomic development with mediating role of entrepreneurial knowledge

Unraveling the nexus: social entrepreneur intention and socioeconomic development with mediating role of entrepreneurial knowledge

Entrepreneurial Intentions from an Entrepreneurial Knowledge Perspective, Mediating Subjective Norms Moderates Self-Efficacy

This research aims to determine the influence of entrepreneurial knowledge on entrepreneurial intentions with the mediation of subjective norms and moderation of self-efficacy. This research is quantitative, analyzing responses to questionnaires distributed to 218 accounting education students at seven universities in Indonesia. Verify the data by hypothesis testing, then the collected data is analyzed using Partial Least Square -Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results of this research are that subjective norms perfectly mediate the influence of entrepreneurial knowledge on entrepreneurial intentions, but self-efficacy does not moderate the influence of entrepreneurial knowledge on entrepreneurial intentions. These results have implications to increase students' entrepreneurial intentions, the authorities should create course programs recommended by the business and industrial world, whether run by the government or the private sector. In addition, it is necessary to evaluate the entrepreneurship learning curriculum in order to increase the content of attitudes and capable beliefs. The originality of this research explores the entrepreneurial intentions of accounting education students in Indonesia. This research combines a mediation model and a moderation model.

The Influence of Creativity and Family Environment on Entrepreneurial Intention Mediated by Self-Efficacy in Management Students S1 Meruya Campus in the 2021/2022 Academic Year, Mercu Buana University

The Influence of Creativity and Family Environment on Entrepreneurial Intention Mediated by Self-Efficacy in Management Students S1 Meruya Campus in the 2021/2022 Academic Year, Mercu Buana University

Exploring entrepreneurial intentions: integrating Kolb’s experiential learning theory with Ajzen’s theory of planned behaviour

Exploring entrepreneurial intentions: integrating Kolb’s experiential learning theory with Ajzen’s theory of planned behaviour

The influence of entrepreneurial role model on entrepreneurial intention: a cross-level investigation

The influence of entrepreneurial role model on entrepreneurial intention: a cross-level investigation

The Curvilinear Effect of Entrepreneurship Education on Entrepreneurial Intentions: The Roles of Entrepreneurial Passion and Resilience

The Curvilinear Effect of Entrepreneurship Education on Entrepreneurial Intentions: The Roles of Entrepreneurial Passion and Resilience

Influencing factors on entrepreneurial intention: Intermediary role of achievement motivation, risk-taking propensity and innovativeness

Influencing factors on entrepreneurial intention: Intermediary role of achievement motivation, risk-taking propensity and innovativeness

Online Student Engagement and Entrepreneurial Intention: Mediating Role of Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation

Online Student Engagement and Entrepreneurial Intention: Mediating Role of Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation

Linking team emergent states to achieve persistence with a business idea in student teams

AbstractThe expanding research on team emergent states explains many facets of team dynamics in an entrepreneurial context. However, the interactions between team emergent states are still unknown. Detached from team emergent states, studies on student entrepreneurship have disclosed findings clustered around students' entrepreneurial intentions while neglecting the issue of persistence with a developed business idea. This study contributes to the literature by proposing an intersection between team emergent states and student entrepreneurial education research via a model where transactive memory systems mediate the effect of team efficacy on team persistence. The model is tested on a sample of student teams using a partial least‐square structural equation modelling approach. The findings support the proposed indirect effect. The study offers theoretical implications for team emergent states and policy implications for entrepreneurial education.

Heartfelt ventures: The power of empathy in driving social entrepreneurial

Although the notion of social entrepreneurship is not new to us today, it has not yet gained widespread acceptance and development in Vietnam. Although there are numerous study publications on the relationship between empathy and social entrepreneurial intentions, this problem has yet to be studied much in the context of Vietnam's, particularly among youth. The goal of this study is to see if young empathy is linked to their desire to start a social enterprise. Reliability analysis using PLS-SEM software and a binary regression model will be used to examine data obtained from 339 university students in Vietnam. According to the findings, as well as the theory of planned behavior and the theory of action phases, (1) empathy does not directly affect social business intention, but rather indirectly through two mechanisms, social worth and social entrepreneurial self-efficacy, and (2) individuals who are confident in their own abilities have more social entrepreneurship intentions. We provide recommendations based on these findings to inspire young people to pursue social entrepreneurship, contribute to the development of a sustainable economy, and contribute positive values to society.

Dark triad personality, motivational dynamics and nascent entrepreneurs entrepreneurial intentions: cross-country comparison

This research explores the relationships between the dark triad, motivational dynamics, and entrepreneurial intentions, as well as the moderating effect of the country on these relationships. Using a cross-sectional design, the study utilizes a sample of 701 new entrepreneurs from Turkey (n = 368) and Kosovo (n = 333). The findings indicate that narcissism positively influences entrepreneurial intentions. Additionally, psychopathy and Machiavellianism negatively impact motivational dynamics, while narcissism has a positive effect. Furthermore, the positive effects of motivational dynamics on entrepreneurial intentions have been confirmed. Mediation analysis reveals that individual motivations partially mediate the relationship between the dark triad and entrepreneurial intentions. Finally, the research results show that the country plays a moderating role in the relationships between narcissism and entrepreneurial intentions, personal attitudes and entrepreneurial intentions, psychopathy, and perceived behavioral control, and the need for achievement and narcissism with personal attitudes. Our study provides theoretical contributions as well as policy and managerial implications in the emerging field of entrepreneurship.

Catalysts of Prosperity: How Networking Support and Training Programmes Drive Growth Aspirations in Saudi Arabia’s Micro and Small Enterprises

The positive role played by micro and small enterprises in developing the economy and providing job opportunities requires further care and support to ensure maximum benefits from them. In this vein, this research attempts to understand how networking support (NS), training programmes (TPs), and entrepreneurial intention (EI) interact on one end and how EI and growth aspirations (GAs) interact together on the other. It also investigates the direct influence of NS and TPs on GAs and assesses whether EI can mediate the connection between NS, TPs, and GAs. Data collected from micro and small entrepreneurs operating in different places in Saudi Arabia through a self-administered questionnaire are analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling and the testing of hypotheses. The findings confirm a positive and significant relationship between TPs and EI, while there is no relationship between NS and EI. Further, TPs and NS have a positive and significant direct connection with GAs. The results also reveal that EI can mediate the relationship between TPs and GAs but not the relationship between NS and GAs. The study concludes by providing the practical and theoretical implications of these findings and offering recommendations for policymakers and entrepreneurs.

Assessing the determinant factors affecting green entrepreneurial intention among female entrepreneurs in Indonesia

Assessing the determinant factors affecting green entrepreneurial intention among female entrepreneurs in Indonesia

Does religion raise entrepreneurial intention and behavior of Muslim university students? An extension of Ajzen's theory of planned behavior (TPB)

In today's globalized society, religious beliefs continue to be a crucial predictor of personal attitudes. Hence, in line with Ajzen's TPB, this study aims to explore the effect of Islamic values on the entrepreneurial intent and behavior of Moroccan university students. A convenience sampling procedure was followed for gathering data through an online questionnaire among university students. The structural equation modeling was carried out in order to analyze the collected data. Findings support the appropriateness of Ajzen's theory in predicting university students' entrepreneurial intentions and actions, showing that Islamic values, including self-discipline, hardworking, and responsibility contribute considerably to improving attitude towards entrepreneurship (ATE), which in turn enhanced students' entrepreneurial intents (EI). These findings raise some valuable recommendations and implications for HEIs leaders to initiate appropriate measures to promote a propitious academic and entrepreneurial environment to foster entrepreneurial attitudes, by providing specific support to business and management students holding creative entrepreneurial ideas.

Understanding the Effect of Entrepreneurship Education on Students' Entrepreneurial Intentions

This research investigates the impact of entrepreneurship education on the entrepreneurial intentions of vocational school students. The study employs a quantitative research methodology, utilizing observation, questionnaires, and documentation as data collection methods. The target group comprises students who have received entrepreneurship education, and the study uses their responses as the research sample. Data were gathered through questionnaires based on a Likert scale, with reliability and validity tests conducted to ensure accuracy. Simple linear regression analysis was then applied to interpret the data. The findings reveal that entrepreneurial knowledge significantly influences students' intentions to engage in entrepreneurship. The relationship between entrepreneurial knowledge and entrepreneurial interest is strong and positive, indicating that as students' understanding of entrepreneurship increases, so does their intention to pursue entrepreneurial activities. Conversely, a lower level of entrepreneurial knowledge is associated with a diminished interest in entrepreneurship. These results underscore the importance of entrepreneurship education in shaping students' entrepreneurial ambitions, suggesting that enhanced knowledge can effectively foster a greater desire among students to embark on entrepreneurial ventures.

Unraveling the determinants of digital entrepreneurial intentions: do performance expectancy of artificial intelligence solutions matter?

Unraveling the determinants of digital entrepreneurial intentions: do performance expectancy of artificial intelligence solutions matter?

A systematic mapping of social entrepreneurship education: A call for increased collaboration, ethics, and research frameworks

PurposeThis study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Social Entrepreneurship Education (SEE) by examining the evolution, current state, and future research directions. It seeks to identify key themes, best practices, and the integration of social entrepreneurship principles within educational frameworks. MethodologyThe research uses a systematic mapping approach incorporating bibliometric citation and content analysis to analyze 161 articles from 2002 to 2021, identifying trends, themes, and gaps in SEE literature. FindingsThe results reveal three main clusters of research areas: integrating social entrepreneurship principles into educational models, social entrepreneurship intentions and antecedents, and challenges and competencies development in SEE. A taxonomy scheme for categorizing SEE research is proposed, enhancing understanding through six prepositions and 18 possible future research inquiries. ImplicationsThis classification system provides a comprehensive overview of SEE, promoting global collaboration and innovative teaching methodologies. It encourages a holistic approach to educational programs, using visualizations and maps for policy enactment. OriginalityThis paper enhances SEE understanding through a taxonomy scheme, addresses review fragmentation, and provides a consolidated framework highlighting educational, theoretical, and methodological gaps, setting a comprehensive research agenda.

Education first? Triggering vs jeopardising entrepreneurial intentions

PurposeDrawing on the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TBP) and Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), this study delves into how, in entrepreneurship-unfriendly environments, university students’ entrepreneurial intention (EI) is shaped, focusing particularly on the role of entrepreneurship education (EE) and an entrepreneurial family context (EFC).Design/methodology/approachA sample of 688 students at a Spanish university was used for testing our hypotheses using GUESSS project data, through PLS-SEM regression and multigroup analysis (entrepreneurship course vs non-course students).FindingsPositive and significant impacts of entrepreneurial attitude (EA) and entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) on EI, and of subjective norms (SN) on EA and ESE, were found in both groups. Conversely, the impacts of an EFC on EA, SN and EI were significant only for course students, and the impact of SN on EI was significant only for non-course students. The impact of EFC on ESE was not significant for either group.Originality/valueThis investigation delves into how the TPB components shape university students’ EI in entrepreneurship-unfriendly contexts, and offers an original multigroup analysis to explore the role of EE in such dynamics. A novel contribution of this study is the finding that EE is a relevant catalyser for making entrepreneurial parents become an effective trigger for entrepreneurship. Conversely, EE was, unexpectedly, deemed irrelevant or counter-productive for some aspects of entrepreneurial dynamics. Further research is encouraged, delving into the role of social and cultural contexts.

Entrepreneurship Education as Panacea to Job Creation among University Graduates: A Case of ZCAS University

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact that entrepreneurship education can have on entrepreneurial outcomes by the graduates from ZCAS University. The author aimed to investigate the perceived influence that various entrepreneurship education courses have had on a cohort of 76 graduates from the University’s School of Business that were pesuing Bachlor’s degree in Business Administration, Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneusrhip, bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance, bachelor’s degree in Accountaning. Methodology: A questionnaire with semi‐structured, in‐depth interviews was administered to 75 responsents via google forms. Findings and results indicate that entrepreneurship education is slowly having an impact on graduate entrepreneurship intentions as a progressive number of graduates accounting for 33% engaged themselves in entrepreneurship which ultimately has the potential to create jobs and and have a positive impact on economic development. Findings: The findings provide valuable insights for educators, policy makers and graduate entrepreneurs. Stakeholders such as government, local authorities and sponsors/parents could use this study to make better choices in relation to the education of future graduate entrepreneurs. The study therefore recommends among others inclusion of significant course content on entrepreneurship and investment in non-business and management related programmes of study. Unique Contribution to theory, practice and policy: This study provides an empirically rigorous insight into a relatively neglected area of entrepreneurship education research. It provides valuable data for stakeholders involved in both the supply and the demand side of the entrepreneurship education process. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact that entrepreneurship education can have on entrepreneurial outcomes by the graduates from ZCAS University. The author aimed to investigate the perceived influence that various entrepreneurship education courses have had on a cohort of 76 graduates from the University’s School of Business that were pesuing Bachlor’s degree in Business Administration, Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneusrhip, bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance, bachelor’s degree in Accountaning. Methodology: A questionnaire with semi‐structured, in‐depth interviews was administered to 75 responsents via google forms. Findings and results indicate that entrepreneurship education is slowly having an impact on graduate entrepreneurship intentions as a progressive number of graduates accounting for 33% engaged themselves in entrepreneurship which ultimately has the potential to create jobs and and have a positive impact on economic development. Findings: The findings provide valuable insights for educators, policy makers and graduate entrepreneurs. Stakeholders such as government, local authorities and sponsors/parents could use this study to make better choices in relation to the education of future graduate entrepreneurs. The study therefore recommends among others inclusion of significant course content on entrepreneurship and investment in non-business and management related programmes of study. Unique Contribution to theory, practice and policy: This study provides an empirically rigorous insight into a relatively neglected area of entrepreneurship education research. It provides valuable data for stakeholders involved in both the supply and the demand side of the entrepreneurship education process.