Moving from Entrepreneurial Intention to Behavior

Dear Colleagues,

In the ever-evolving field of entrepreneurial studies, understanding the transition from intention to behavior remains a critical area of exploration. Entrepreneurial intentions shape the landscape of business creation and innovation, but the journey from a conceptual idea to real-world implementation is complex and multifaceted. This Special Issue seeks to address the gap between the intention and action in entrepreneurship, a key to unlocking potential economic growth and innovation.

This Special Issue aims to deepen our understanding of the mechanisms and factors that influence entrepreneurs in moving from ideation to action. It aligns with the journal's focus on the interdisciplinary examination of administrative, organizational, and managerial processes. We seek to provide a platform for empirical and theoretical work that contributes to the body of knowledge in this area, offering insights that are critical for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and academics alike.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

1. Psychological Drivers: Examining the mindset, motivations, and cognitive processes that propel entrepreneurs from planning to execution.
2. Sociological and Cultural Influences: How social norms, cultural backgrounds, and societal expectations shape entrepreneurial behavior.
3. Impact of External Factors: The role of economic conditions, technological advancements, policy frameworks, and market dynamics.
4. Comparative Studies: Insights from different geographic regions and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
5. Methodological Innovations: New approaches to study and predict the transition from entrepreneurial intention to behavior.

Manuscripts should be original, unpublished, and not currently under review by other journals. Submissions should adhere to the guidelines of the Administrative Sciences journal. Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's online submission system, indicating the Special Issue title. We eagerly anticipate your contributions to this vital field of research.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Alexandros G. Sahinidis
Dr. Panagiota Xanthopoulou
Guest Editors

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• entrepreneurial intention
• entrepreneurs
• entrepreneurship
• entrepreneurial ecosystems
• business creation and innovation