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Moving from Entrepreneurial Intention to Behavior
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Moving from Entrepreneurial Intention to Behavior

A special issue of Administrative Sciences (ISSN 2076-3387). This special issue belongs to the section "International Entrepreneurship".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 11763

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Alexandros G. Sahinidis

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Guest Editor
Department of Business Administration, University of West Attica, 122 43 Egaleo, Greece
Interests: entrepreneurial intention; entrepreneurship; cause-related marketing; corporate social responsibility
Dr. Panagiota Xanthopoulou

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Department of Business Administration, University of West Attica, 122 43 Egaleo, Greece
Interests: organization and business administration; human resource management; entrepreneurship; corporate social responsibility; public administration

Special Issue Information

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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Keywords

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

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Entrepreneurial Intention in Romanian Engineering Students: Expanding the Theory of Planned Behavior
by Beatrice Adriana Balgiu and Andrei Simionescu-Panait
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(11), 275; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14110275 - 25 Oct 2024
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This study analyzes the entrepreneurial intention of Romanian engineering students. We had a sample of 700 students (mean age = 23.14; SD = 2.92; 378 males and 322 females) who belonged to three technical universities and completed an online survey between October and [...] Read more.
This study analyzes the entrepreneurial intention of Romanian engineering students. We had a sample of 700 students (mean age = 23.14; SD = 2.92; 378 males and 322 females) who belonged to three technical universities and completed an online survey between October and December 2023. This research extends the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to explore the factors influencing students’ entrepreneurial intentions. In addition to base TPB components, such as attitude, normative and perceived behavioral control factors, we considered curiosity and well-being. Three structural equation models were used, one after the other, through the method of partial least squares (PLS-EM). The results show that attitude, perceived control behavior and curiosity have a positive impact on entrepreneurial intention, whereas subjectivenorms, surprisingly, have a negative impact on it. Psychological well-being expressed through autonomy is not associated with entrepreneurial intention in our sample of students. This article contributes to a better understanding of entrepreneurial intention in engineering students. Full article
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Entrepreneurial Aspirations and Challenges among Business Students: A Qualitative Study
by Anas Al-Fattal
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(5), 101; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14050101 - 16 May 2024
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on small businesses, significantly influencing entrepreneurial aspirations and presenting numerous challenges. This calls for additional research into perceptions, intentions, and the challenges faced in this context. This study aims to explore the comprehension of key [...] Read more.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on small businesses, significantly influencing entrepreneurial aspirations and presenting numerous challenges. This calls for additional research into perceptions, intentions, and the challenges faced in this context. This study aims to explore the comprehension of key entrepreneurial concepts among business students in the post-pandemic era. The paper presents an empirical study which employs qualitative in-depth interviews with 34 undergraduate business students from one public university in the Midwest of the United States. The findings reveal a complex view of entrepreneurship that extends beyond traditional business creation, encompassing elements of social innovation and personal fulfillment. Students displayed a generally positive attitude towards entrepreneurship, influenced strongly by their involvement in practical entrepreneurship-related activities and their familial backgrounds. However, they also identified significant barriers, including financial constraints, fear of failure, and a lack of practical experience, which hinder their intentions to pursue entrepreneurial ventures. The study underscores the importance of entrepreneurship education programs incorporating more comprehensive practical experiences, enhancing financial literacy, and providing psychological support to overcome these challenges. These insights contribute to the ongoing discussion on how to effectively support and prepare aspiring entrepreneurs in a changing educational landscape. Full article
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Students’ Entrepreneurial Intention and Its Influencing Factors: A Systematic Literature Review
by Panagiota Xanthopoulou and Alexandros Sahinidis
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(5), 98; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14050098 - 9 May 2024
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Many researchers have studied the factors that impact on students’ entrepreneurial intention; however, findings are conflicting. The present study attempts, through an extensive review of the literature, to provide a holistic view and deeper knowledge of the most significant factors that influence university [...] Read more.
Many researchers have studied the factors that impact on students’ entrepreneurial intention; however, findings are conflicting. The present study attempts, through an extensive review of the literature, to provide a holistic view and deeper knowledge of the most significant factors that influence university students’ decisions to be self-employed or to start a business. A systematic review as well as a bibliometric analysis of the literature was implemented, using a three-step literature mapping protocol to search, select, evaluate, and validate the literature by examining and analyzing numerous papers from the scientific community. The process ended up with 677 papers, from which the forty-three most cited were used as our research sample. Findings revealed that there are four primary categories of factors: the contextual factors, such as the economic, social, and political environment, the motivational factors, such as individuals’ personal needs, personality traits, and characteristics, and the factors related with the personal background of individuals such as family, education, and peers. We also examined the countries with the maximum number of papers on university students’ entrepreneurial intentions. These findings can be useful for policy makers and educators and will serve as a basis for future research, while they also contribute to the literature by highlighting the factors that most affect the entrepreneurial intention of university students. Full article
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