Entrepreneurial Self-efficacy Research Articles

How Does Creativity and Environmental Support Matter on University Students’ Digital Entrepreneurial Intention? : A Mediated Model

This study aims to investigate the effects of self-perceived creativity and environmental support on university students' digital entrepreneurial intentions while also examining a mediation model. This research used a survey method with a quantitative approach. The data was collected involving undergraduate students in Economic Education from three universities in Central Java province. The study engaged 531 population and 229 samples selected using the proportionate random sampling method. SEM-PLS analysis was employed for data analysis. The findings suggest that digital entrepreneurial intention is positively, albeit not significantly, impacted by self-perceived creativity. Meanwhile, digital entrepreneurial intention is positively and significantly impacted by both environmental support and digital entrepreneurial self-efficacy. Moreover, digital entrepreneurial self-efficacy is also positively and significantly impacted by self-perceived creativity and environmental support. Then, the mediation models are also accepted. The results suggest fostering creativity-based learning programs, training, internships, and short courses to enhance students' confidence in digital entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial intentions. To this end, collaborating with universities, governments, and private sectors is crucial in executing such initiatives.

Exploring the Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy of STEM Students within the Context of an Informal STEM Education Programme

Exploring the Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy of STEM Students within the Context of an Informal STEM Education Programme

Digital transformation of family-owned small businesses: a nexus of internet entrepreneurial self-efficacy, artificial intelligence usage and strategic agility

PurposeThe digital transformation of family-owned small businesses (F-OSBs) has become a critical area of research to maintain their economic contribution in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. This study examines the effect of internet entrepreneurial self-efficacy on the digital transformation of F-OSBs by mediating strategic agility and moderating artificial intelligence usage.Design/methodology/approachThis study employed a cross-sectional survey design to collect primary data from 378 descendent entrepreneurs of F-OSBs in Pakistan’s five major cities.FindingsThe study revealed that leadership ability, internet marketing, technology utilization, and artificial intelligence used by the F-OSBs can contribute to their digital transformation, but e-commerce ability does not. The strategic agility of the descendant entrepreneur enhances the abilities of e-commerce, leadership, and technology utilization, leading to the digital transformation of F-OSB. However, strategic agility reduces the role of Internet marketing in digital transformation. Artificial intelligence usage moderates leadership’s ability to improve strategic agility but increases technology utilization for strategic agility and digital transformation of F-OSB.Practical implicationsThe digital transformation through a combination of strategic agility and artificial intelligence can increase the F-OSBs' proactive approach to respond to changing market conditions even during economic recessions like COVID-19.Originality/valueThis study broadens the existing literature by examining the effect of descendent entrepreneur’s internet entrepreneurial self-efficacy, strategic agility, artificial intelligence usage, and their interplay on the digital transformation of F-OSB through the unified theory of acceptance and the use of technology.

Whether ChatGPT adoption inspires higher education students’ digital entrepreneurial intention? An integrated model of the SCCT and the TPB

Purpose This study aims to integrate the Social Cognitive Career Theory with the Theory of Planned Behavior to unravel the intricate dynamics of how engaging with ChatGPT affects individuals’ digital entrepreneurial intention, underlying the serial mediation mechanism of the cognitive and reasoned career process. Design/methodology/approach This research use a cross-sectional design, drawing on a sample of 604 higher education students from six universities in Vietnam. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to test the formulated hypotheses after assessing the reliability and validity of scales through Cronbach’s alpha and confirmatory factor analysis. Findings The results indicate that ChatGPT adoption significantly increases perceived AI competencies, entrepreneurial opportunity recognition and digital entrepreneurial self-efficacy. Digital entrepreneurial self-efficacy was found to have a positive impact on attitudes toward digital entrepreneurship, which, in turn, fosters digital entrepreneurial intention. ChatGPT adoption thus poses serial indirect impacts on digital entrepreneurial intention through the sequential pathways of enhanced digital entrepreneurial self-efficacy and positive attitudes. Practical implications This study’s findings provide valuable recommendations for entrepreneurs, higher education institutions and policymakers. Originality/value This research contributes to the entrepreneurship literature by integrating two prominent theoretical frameworks to elucidate how ChatGPT adoption impacts digital entrepreneurial intentions. The serial mediation model expands that understanding of the complex cognitive and reasoned processes involved, providing a novel perspective on the role of AI in entrepreneurship.

How to Achieve High-Performance Rural Guesthouse Entrepreneurship—Mechanism Study of Place Identity and Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy

How to Achieve High-Performance Rural Guesthouse Entrepreneurship—Mechanism Study of Place Identity and Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy

Unveiling the Nexus: A Conceptual Framework of Entrepreneurship Education, Self-Efficacy, and Intentions

The objective of this conceptual paper is to provide a comprehensive framework that illuminates the interrelated network of entrepreneurship education (EE), entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE), and entrepreneurial intentions (EI). The theoretical approach examines the impact of EE on ESE, the influence of ESE on EI, and the role of ESE as a mediator in these relationships. The findings highlight the positive impact of EE on self-efficacy and, consequently, entrepreneurial aspirations. This paper provides valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, emphasizing the importance of targeted educational interventions to foster entrepreneurial outcomes. The study addresses a gap in the current literature and sets a foundation for future theoretical and empirical research on the subject.

Deciphering Entrepreneurial Pathways: Understanding Entrepreneurship Education, Self-Efficacy, and Intentions

This conceptual study explores the critical relationships among entrepreneurship education (EE), entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE), and entrepreneurial intentions (EI). It examines how advancements in entrepreneurship education, influenced by global trends and technological advancements, enhance ESE and shape entrepreneurial intentions. The analysis is supported by several theoretical frameworks, including the Theory of Planned Behavior and Social Cognitive Theory, providing a comprehensive understanding of how educational practices influence entrepreneurial outcomes.

Attitude towards entrepreneurship, individual entrepreneurship orientation and entrepreneurial self-efficacy among start-ups in China: Basis for entrepreneurial competency framework

Attitude towards entrepreneurship, individual entrepreneurship orientation and entrepreneurial self-efficacy among start-ups in China: Basis for entrepreneurial competency framework

The Effect of Theory of Planned Behavior (TBP) and Creativity-Based Industry Perception on Digital Entrepreneurship: An Innovativeness as Mediator

This research delves into the factors influencing digital entrepreneurial intention using the Smart PLS algorithm for data analysis. The analysis results strongly support the proposed hypotheses, with indicator values above 0.6 indicating the reliability of variables in the context of digital entrepreneurial intention. The main findings affirm that innovation plays a key mediating role in connecting attitude, subjective norm, and self-efficacy to digital entrepreneurial intention. It is also found that excessive digital entrepreneurial self-efficacy can hinder innovation, and a positive industry perception does not always correlate with high levels of innovation. Creativity proves to be a key element, positively impacting digital entrepreneurial intention and innovation. Other factors, such as planned behavior theory and digital literacy, also contribute positively to digital entrepreneurial intention and innovation. This research provides in-depth insights into the complex interaction of key factors in shaping attitudes and digital entrepreneurial intention. This conclusion has significant implications for the development of a dynamic and innovative digital entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Interrelationship Between Entrepreneurial Alertness and Intention Among University Students: A Moderated Mediation Model

Purpose Based on the theory of planned behavior and social cognitive theory, this study investigates the relationship between entrepreneurial alertness (EA) and entrepreneurial intention (EI) through the mediating role of entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) and the moderating role of entrepreneurial climate (EC) in the “triple disruptions” of pandemic, Industry 4.0, and innovative technology. Design/Approach/Methods This study collected data from 717 Chinese university students and adopted a moderated mediation model to verify the proposed construct. All data were acquired online via Wenjuanxing software and analyzed with SPSS and SmartPLS. Findings Results show that (1) EA, ESE, and EC are significant predictors of EI; (2) ESE partially mediates the relationship between EA and EI; and (3) EC moderates the relationship between ESE and EI. Originality/Value The originality of this study lies in its use of an inner- and outer-moderator framework to examine student entrepreneurial intentions. The results of this study demonstrate that EA, ESE, and EC are crucial determinants of EI among Chinese university students. These findings of this study have empirical implications for governments, universities, and individuals insofar as they can be used to enhance students’ ability to recognize entrepreneurial opportunities, foster ESE, create ECs, and facilitate EI by offering multiple entrepreneurship-related resources.

FACTORS INFLUENCING ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION TO CULINARY MSMEs IN JAKARTA

The purpose of this study was to determine 1) the effect of self-skill awareness on entrepreneurial intention 2) the effect of entrepreneurial resources on entrepreneurial intention, 3) the effect of entrepreneurial networks on entrepreneurial intentions, 4) the effect of entrepreneurial self-efficacy on entrepreneurial intentions, 5) the effect of self-efficacy entrepreneurship as mediation of entrepreneurial networks on entrepreneurial intentions. The sample selection technique used in this study was non-probability sampling and the sampling technique used purposive sampling technique. Data was taken using an online google form questionnaire with a total of 100 respondents. in this study using 4 indicators on each variable. Processing of research data using SmartPLS 4.8. The sample in this study are culinary MSME owners in Jakarta. The results of this study are 1) self-skill awareness does not affect entrepreneurial intentions. 2) entrepreneurial resources do not affect entrepreneurial self-efficacy 3) entrepreneurial networks affect entrepreneurial intentions. 4) entrepreneurial self-efficacy affects entrepreneurial intentions 5) entrepreneurial self-efficacy can mediate the effect of entrepreneurial resources on entrepreneurial intentions 6) entrepreneurial networks can influence entrepreneurial intentions through mediating entrepreneurial self-efficacy.

Investigating the Impact of the Entrepreneurial Passion on Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Parallel Mediation Approach

ABSTRACT The present study aims to examine college students’ entrepreneurial intentions enrolled in engineering and management programs. The study mainly focuses on exploring the role of entrepreneurial passion in stimulating favorable intentions to start a business venture. Ajzen’s “Theory of planned behavior” was used as a conceptual model, and entrepreneurial passion was added to the basic framework of the model as a contextual variable. Moreover, to offset the confounding effect of extraneous variables, gender, and family business exposure were taken as control variables. Data were collected from 376 college students using a structured questionnaire. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data in Amos 22.0. The analysis of the data revealed that attitude toward entrepreneurship emerged as the most important determinant of entrepreneurial intentions, followed by subjective norms, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, and entrepreneurial passion. Moreover, the results of the parallel mediation analysis revealed that the three basic constructs of the theory of planned behavior model were partially mediating the effect of passion on entrepreneurial intentions. The study presents implications for policymakers and governments for boosting entrepreneurship among students so that higher economic growth can be achieved.

Adaptation of the internet business self-efficacy scale for Peruvian students with a commercial profile

IntroductionGiven the lack of instruments to evaluate the sense of efficacy regarding entrepreneurial capacity in Peruvian university students, this study aims to translate into Spanish, adapt, and validate the Internet Entrepreneurial Self-efficacy Scale in Peruvian university students with a commercial profile.MethodAn instrumental study was conducted where 743 students between 18 and 42 years old participated in careers with a commercial profile (Administration, Accounting, Economics, and other related careers) from the three regions of Peru (Coast, Mountains, Jungle). For analyzing content-based validity, Aiken’s V coefficient was used, Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient was used for reliability, and internal structure was used through confirmatory factor analysis.ResultsA reverse translation was achieved in the appropriate time and context. All items proved to be valid (V >0.70), and the reliability of the instrument was very good (α = 0.96). Concerning the results of the confirmatory factor analysis, the three-dimensional structure of the instrument was evaluated, finding an adequate fit [χ2(87) = 279.6, p < 0.001, CFI = 0.972, RMSEA = 0.049, SRMR = 0.025], based on this, the original internal structure was corroborated. In complementary analyses, it was found that the instrument is invariant according to sex and university. Finally, it demonstrates significant correlations with scales that measure similar constructs.ConclusionThe Entrepreneurial Self-efficacy Scale on the Internet shows adequate psychometric properties; therefore, it can be used as a management tool to analyze the entrepreneurial capacity of university students with a commercial profile. These findings allow universities to evaluate the entrepreneurial capabilities of students who can promote sustainable businesses, which in turn improves the relationship between the University, state, and company.

The impact of cyber entrepreneurship education on Chinese college students’ self-efficacy and intention in cyber entrepreneurship

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the effects of four types of cyber entrepreneurship courses on entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) and intention. It is based on Social Cognitive Theory and Regulatory Focus Theory, which takes Chinese college students as the research objects.Design/methodology/approachApproximately 101 senior business school students who had participated in all cyber entrepreneurship courses were selected to complete the horizontal analysis. Approximately 317 students from different grades who had participated in different cyber entrepreneurship courses were selected for the multi-group analysis (MGA) for the longitudinal comparison.Findings The results show that different cyber entrepreneurship courses may trigger Chinese students’ positive or defensive mechanisms for cyber entrepreneurship and affect their ESE and intentions. The impact of cyber entrepreneurship theoretical courses on Chinese students’ entrepreneurial intentions is not significant, and self-efficacy has no mediating effect between cyber entrepreneurial theory courses and intentions.Originality/value This study helps teachers and policymakers to better understand the impacts of cyber entrepreneurship courses and to adopt proper teaching contents and methods for diversity goals. It also has reference value in theoretical and practical perspectives.

The mediating effect of entrepreneurial self-efficacy on business experience and performance of women-owned enterprises

This study aims to investigate the mediating effect of entrepreneurial self-efficacy on the relationship between the business experience and performance of women-owned enterprises in South Africa. A quantitative methodology with random sampling was employed. Qualtrics was used to administer the online questionnaire; a sample size of 258 was attained to test the study hypotheses. This cross-sectional study design followed recommendations from scholars on a minimum of 100 as an adequate sample size for regression analysis. Hierarchical regression and mediation analysis were employed to analyze the primary data collected from women entrepreneurs in South Africa.Using ordinal data, a seven-point Likert scale was adopted to operationalize constructs. Out of all the entrepreneurial self-efficacy antecedents and dimensions that were tested, industry experience emerged as the most influential predictor of business performance (β = 0.496*) when mediated by the innovation dimension of entrepreneurial self-efficacy. Although the management dimension of entrepreneurial self-efficacy showed strong predictive power, it did not exhibit significant mediating effects. Consequently, there was only partial mediation of the innovation dimension of entrepreneurial self-efficacy in the relationship between industry experience and business performance. Industry experience and business performance are antecedents and outcomes of entrepreneurial self-efficacy, respectively; they were partially mediated by the innovation dimension of entrepreneurial self-efficacy.

Cooperative mindset and creative self-concept in higher education

Cooperative mindset refers to both a way of thinking and a practice aimed at achieving social transformation and innovation through the involvement of multiple individuals in the creative process. Drawing upon the 7Cs framework, this study analyzes the relationship between cooperative mindset and creative self-concept in a sample of university students. The mediating role played by other creativity-related variables in this relationship is also examined. Participants were 1940 first-year students from a Spanish university (Mage = 18.99, SD = 1.70; 51.1 % male, 48.7 % female, 0.2 % non-binary). Results revealed that creative self-concept is associated with cooperative mindset, and that this relationship is mediated by critical thinking disposition but not by entrepreneurial self-efficacy. These findings suggest that cooperative mindset among higher education students could be enhanced through the implementation of approaches to teaching and learning that foster a creative self-concept. Educational relevance statementIn order to develop a cooperative mindset among higher education students it is essential to foster their creative abilities through approaches to teaching and learning that encourage reflection and the critical appraisal of ideas, situations, and concepts. It is also important to provide them with opportunities to engage in the co-creation of solutions to real-world problems. This could help to produce individuals and societies that are able to work together to achieve the common good and to offer innovative and socially transformative solutions to the complex challenges we currently face.

Interconnectedness between entrepreneurial self-efficacy, attitude, and business creation: A serial mediation of entrepreneurial intention and environmental factor

Entrepreneurial self-efficacy has been widely recognized as prominent in entrepreneurship, which can promote entrepreneurial intention, entrepreneurial attitude, and business creation. This paper aims at investigating the extent and relationship of entrepreneurial self-efficacy, entrepreneurial intention, entrepreneurial attitude, and business creation among graduates in Malaysia, as well as examine the serial mediators of entrepreneurial intention and environmental factors in linking this relationship. This present study used a quantitative approach with a self-administered survey directed at university students in Malaysia. A total of 282 public university graduates in the Klang Valley completed this survey, and we further analysed the data undergoing covariance-based structural equation modelling (SEM). The findings indicate that entrepreneurial self-efficacy has a robust effect on entrepreneurial intention, entrepreneurial attitude, and business creation among university graduates in Malaysia. In addition, results indicated that entrepreneurial intention and environmental factors completely mediate the serial mediation of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and business creation, while these two mediators partially mediate the link between entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial attitude among graduates in Malaysia.

Fuzzy Inference System to Assess Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy

En este estudio se utiliza un sistema de inferencia difusa para medir la autoeficacia empresarial (ESE) basado en características emocionales. Se adquirió un conjunto de datos con varias características orientadas a la Teoría del Comportamiento Planificado de 741 sujetos. Se aplicaron las cuatro etapas siguientes: i) preprocesamiento de los datos, ii) correlaciones de variables para definir la influencia de las variables emocionales en la ESE, iii) sistemas de inferencia difusa (FIS): en esta etapa se establecieron las reglas basándose en los resultados del análisis estadístico y en los conocimientos de los expertos. iv) Se llevó a cabo la evaluación del FIS para medir su rendimiento. Los resultados demostraron la funcionalidad del modelo y se desvelaron sus ventajas, limitaciones y trabajos futuros. En este estudio se constató que, a medida que mejora la inteligencia emocional de las personas, éstas adquieren una mayor autoeficacia empresarial, lo que conduce a un mayor éxito como empresarios, que se modeló adecuadamente con el FIS desde multiples variables de entrada.

Factors influencing entrepreneurial intentions among Chilean secondary vocational students

PropósitoEl propósito de este estudio es determinar el efecto de un conjunto de factores (actitud hacia el emprendimiento, control conductual percibido o autoeficacia emprendedora, experiencia previa, locus de control interno y alerta emprendedora) sobre las intenciones emprendedoras de estudiantes secundarios técnico-profesionales chilenos.Diseño/metodología/aproximaciónUna encuesta online fue enviada a todos los estudiantes de nivel secundario de cuatro escuelas técnico-profesionales chilenas (3,052 estudiantes). Se recibieron un total de 1,644 cuestionarios válidos. Los datos obtenidos fueron analizados a través de una técnica de modelización de ecuaciones estructurales (PLS-SEM).ResultadosLos resultados muestran que la actitud y el control conductual percibido impactan positiva y significativamente sobre las intenciones emprendedoras de los estudiantes, no así la experiencia previa.Limitaciones/implicancias de la investigaciónDado que esta investigación se llevó a cabo en una realidad específica, se debe ser cauteloso a la hora de generalizar sus resultados. Asimismo, el modelo propuesto requiere un mayor desarrollo a través de la incorporación de otras variables. Se sugiere entonces replicar este estudio en otros países, así como incorporar nuevas variables y someter a prueba nuevas relaciones.Implicancias prácticasLos programas de educación emprendedora en el nivel secundario debiesen poner énfasis en cambiar/estimular las actitudes hacia el emprendimiento de los adolescentes, así como en mejorar su confianza en sus propias habilidades emprendedoras.Originalidad/valorEste es uno de los pocos estudios que aporta evidencia empírica acerca de los determinantes de las intenciones de emprender en adolescentes, particularmente en América Latina y con una muestra amplia.

Entrepreneurship education and business and science students’ green entrepreneurial intentions: The role of green entrepreneurial self-efficacy and environmental awareness

Entrepreneurship education (EE) is widely acknowledged as a proactive approach to fostering self-employment opportunities among young individuals. This study investigates the role of green entrepreneurial self-efficacy (GESE) and environmental awareness (ENVA) on the influence of EE on green entrepreneurial intentions (GEI) among both business and science students. We used a PLS-SEM to analyze data obtained from 412 Tanzanian students who completed a structured questionnaire. The findings indicate that EE has a positive and significant direct and indirect effect on GEI through GESE. Additionally, both GESE and ENVA exhibit positive and significant effects on GEI. Moreover, the study highlights that ENVA strengthens the effect of GESE on GEI. The results from a multigroup analysis uncovered significant differences in some hypothesized relationships between business and science students, with science students demonstrating stronger effects compared to business students. Our findings carry implications both practitioners and academics. Firstly, this study contributes to overarching development goals concerning education and environmentally friendly practices. Secondly, it furnishes empirical insights explaining the role of EE in nurturing environmentally conscious entrepreneurship. Lastly, our research serves as a catalyst for managers and policymakers to enhance entrepreneurial programs by integrating green entrepreneurship initiatives.