Personality traits versus work values: Comparing psychological theories on entrepreneurial intention

Personality traits versus work values: Comparing psychological theories on entrepreneurial intention

This study identifies characteristics that positively affect entrepreneurial intention. To do so, the study compares personality traits with work values. Socio-demographic and educational characteristics act as control variables. The sample comprises 1210 public university students. Hierarchical reg...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of business research 2015-07, Vol.68 (7), p.1595-1598
Hauptverfasser: Espíritu-Olmos, Roberto, Sastre-Castillo, Miguel A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Entrepreneurial intention
Entrepreneurship
Hierarchy
Personality
Personality traits
Regression analysis
Small and medium sized enterprises
Studies
Values
Work values
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Zusammenfassung:This study identifies characteristics that positively affect entrepreneurial intention. To do so, the study compares personality traits with work values. Socio-demographic and educational characteristics act as control variables. The sample comprises 1210 public university students. Hierarchical regression analysis serves to test the hypotheses. Results show that personality traits affect entrepreneurial intention more than work values do.
ISSN:0148-2963
1873-7978
DOI:10.1016/j.jbusres.2015.02.001