The effect of subjective norms, attitude and start-up capital on the entrepreneurial intention of the Indigenous people in Malaysia

Journal of Enterprising Communities People and Places in the Global Economy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 21, 2025

Purpose This research aims to investigate the factors influencing entrepreneurial intentions among Indigenous Bisaya individuals, focusing on interplay between subjective norms, attitude toward entrepreneurship and moderating effect of start-up capital. Design/methodology/approach uses a quantitative approach for data collection analysis. Data were collected from 205 individuals residing in four cities Sarawak through questionnaire survey. The then analyzed using partial least squares path modeling technique. Findings findings reveal positive relationship norms both intention. Furthermore, study establishes Notably, capital is found moderate these relationships, specifically by negatively indicates that influence intention stronger when modest. Practical implications highlight importance cultural economic shaping behavior within indigenous communities, providing valuable insights policymakers support programs aimed at fostering people. Originality/value one first studies focus people Sarawak, Malaysia. It also contributes literature examining role its key predictors.

Language: Английский

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Sustainability-oriented entrepreneurial intentions: work values and the theory of planned behaviour

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 31(2), P. 298 - 324

Published: Dec. 16, 2023

Purpose The purpose of this empirical study is to enable a better understanding the construct sustainability-oriented entrepreneurial intentions (SEI) and thereby promote sustainable entrepreneurship. It aims examine significance work values (extrinsic rewards, intrinsic rewards job security) as antecedents SEI test mediating effect three constructs derived from theory planned behaviour – attitude towards sustainability, perceived desirability feasibility on relationships between SEI. Design/methodology/approach Confirmatory factor analysis exploratory were performed using moment structures v27 statistical package for social science v28 data obtained survey young individuals India. respondents students enrolled in higher education programmes. Findings All identified security constructs) found be statistically significant. partial was also reported. Originality/value This leads theoretical advancement emerging construct, SEI, by presenting evidence significant individual-level construct. results lead recommendations policymakers educators design strategies strengthen expanding adoption

Language: Английский

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A Study on the Antecedents of Individual Entrepreneurship Orientation of Female Students: An Examination Using Structural Equation Modeling

SAGE Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(2)

Published: April 1, 2024

This study examines the relationship between antecedents of Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation (IEO) in female students. The uses locus control, Machiavellianism, resilience, and mindfulness as independent variables. Data for was collected using standardized self-rating questionnaires on 854 students a unit analysis. Exploratory Confirmatory Factor Analysis (EFA CFA) have been used to examine reliability validity measurement. Consequently, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) conducted Python after validating measurement model. final model describes with internal dimension control together mindfulness. All mentioned constructs had significant positive influence dependent variable. Simultaneously, found effect resilience Machiavellianism. has expanded dynamic research boundary resonates recent developments IEO conceptualizations. Moreover, this work is one few studies exclusively among

Language: Английский

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Impact of institutional support and green knowledge transfer on university students’ absorptive capacity and green entrepreneurial behavior: The moderating role of environmental responsibility

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(5), P. e0304070 - e0304070

Published: May 21, 2024

Aim/objective Given an escalated interest in fostering environmental protection, scholars have associated green entrepreneurial behavior as a stimulating factor and the cornerstone of performance. Nevertheless, underlying mechanism that nurtures university students’ is yet to be explored extant literature. Our study proposes antecedent effects institutional support knowledge transfer enhance behavior. Moreover, we also expand boundary conditions these relationships suggest mediating effect absorptive capacity moderating responsibility. Methodology The samples graduates Chinese universities ( N = 434) by adopting lagged research design spanning over three months. We assessed proposed model through multivariate analytical technique. Findings findings indicate significantly elevate Further, are intervened considerably capacity’s responsibility’s effect. Implications By investigating crucial roles culminating behavior, our extends investigates hitherto unexplored moderated mediation model.

Language: Английский

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Transition from entrepreneurial intention to venture gestation behavior: a longitudinal evidence

Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 30

Published: Aug. 2, 2024

The current study applies the Rubicon model of action phases to check influence entrepreneurial alertness (EA), passion (EP), and competence (EC) on intention (EI) Indian university business students. Further, this also longitudinally checks effect EI students' venture gestation behavior (GB), followed by checking moderating fear failure (FoF) path between GB. collects data from 398 students three universities in two waves, uses structural equation modeling (SEM) establish measurement test direct hypotheses, while for moderation analysis, used model-1 Process Macro. Findings reveal that EA, EP, EC significantly enhance EI, which turn boosts findings transition into GB gets weaker who perceive higher FoF. uniqueness is its longitudinal design application phases, hence contributing literature nascent entrepreneurship. makes valuable suggestions practical implications.

Language: Английский

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An empirical contribution towards measuring Sustainability-oriented Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Study of Indian Youth

Environment Development and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 26(3), P. 7319 - 7345

Published: Feb. 16, 2023

Language: Английский

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Predicting Sustainable Entrepreneurial Intentions among Romanian Students: A Mediated and Moderated Application of the Entrepreneurial Event Model

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(6), P. 5204 - 5204

Published: March 15, 2023

This research aims to delimit the potential influencing factors of sustainable entrepreneurial intentions (SEI) based on event model. The proposed model was tested and validated primary data in instance Romanian students. structural equation PROCESS macro-based quantitative empirical findings confirmed multiple hypotheses proved direct predictor role perceived desire (PSED) feasibility (PSEF) upon (SEI), as well environmental values (EV) elements both PSED PSEF concerning entrepreneurship. Moreover, appeared a mediating factor relationship between EV SEI while models (ERM) moderator this relationship. results study reinforce importance investigating determinants provide new investigative insights for academic research. carried out highlights that government policies activities within higher education institutions must be called promote at community level benefits achieving Romania’s development goals, order advance thus increase sustainability awareness extant entrepreneurs, facilitate exposure young people successful with stimulating effects their intentions.

Language: Английский

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Innovation and sustainability from the perspective of entrepreneurial intention: a cross-cultural approach

Education + Training, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 66(7), P. 831 - 850

Published: Aug. 9, 2024

Purpose This study aims to investigate the influence of theory planned behavior (TPB), innovation and sustainability, through environmental awareness, in formation entrepreneurial intention (EI). Design/methodology/approach Based on alignment between theoretical axes, such as behavior, adaptation–innovation axis quantitative research was developed with students from Brazilian Spanish universities. We obtained a sample 686 university enrolled courses related management both countries. Data analysis included exploratory factor logistic regression. Findings Our results revealed that constructs TPB (personal attitudes perceived behavioral control) influenced EI, excluding subjective norms. Innovation had an EI In Brazilians, valuing change predicts highlighting importance flexibility. Conversely, Spaniards emphasize originality, uniqueness creativity drivers EI. Sustainability, via did not Originality/value With this study, we aim encourage policies practices aimed at higher education institutions globally, broaden understanding about environmental, innovative social studies aligned context entrepreneurship. The final is enhance benefits generated by future entrepreneurs.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Acceptability of an Environmental Education Program for Youth in Rural Areas: ECOCIDADANIA Project

Education Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(10), P. 982 - 982

Published: Sept. 26, 2023

Background: There has been a growing interest in environmental education programs to improve awareness and behavior change among school-aged youth. Yet, assessment of the approaches aligned with citizen science principles emphasizing community participation empowerment is scarce. The present study aimed explore acceptability “ECOCIDADANIA” program targeted at youth rural areas. Methods: was applied for two years municipality Gouveia, it involved nature walks methodologies combined science. A total 107 students participated program. Eighteen participants (13 5 teachers) were selected as key informants, semistructured interviews conducted assess appropriateness intervention perceived benefits. Results: demonstrated be acceptable teachers, its benefits included increasing students’ knowledge, skills self-efficacy, discovering territory, promoting awareness, strengthening social relationships between peers educators, contributing promotion individual collective well-being. All satisfied program’s activities recommend continuation school context. Conclusions: Programs this could foster activism enhance sustainability local level, which reinforces entrepreneurship profile

Language: Английский

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Perspectives of Environmental Awareness in University Students

HUMAN REVIEW International Humanities Review / Revista Internacional de Humanidades, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 21(1), P. 199 - 211

Published: Aug. 7, 2023

To practice environmental awareness is to leave a legacy for better world and this will be achieved with the support of students society, reason main objective research describe analyze perspectives in university students, which methodology quantitative approach used, correlational between its elements predictive, 1324 who responded survey 17 questions divided into four dimensions participated.

Language: Английский

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