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Skill and value perceptions: how do they affect entrepreneurial intentions?

Skill and value perceptions: how do they affect entrepreneurial intentions? This paper starts from Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior to test the role of different perceptions on the individual’s intention to become an entrepreneur. Support has most often been found for this theory in the field of entrepreneurship. However, little is yet known about the way in which perceptions are formed. It may be argued that social values regarding entrepreneurship, and also personal skill perceptions, would both affect entrepreneurial intentions. Our objective, therefore, is testing the existence and reach of both effects. Empirical analysis has been carried out on a sample of 249 university students. Structural equations models have been used to test our hypotheses. Results generally confirm them, since values and skills do play a significant role in explaining intention. However, the role of perceived skills seems to be more relevant. Implications may be derived in several areas, and especially regarding entrepreneurship education. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal Springer Journals

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2008 by Springer Science + Business Media, LLC
Subject
Business and Management; Entrepreneurship; Management; Emerging Markets/Globalization
ISSN
1554-7191
eISSN
1555-1938
DOI
10.1007/s11365-008-0093-0
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Abstract

This paper starts from Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior to test the role of different perceptions on the individual’s intention to become an entrepreneur. Support has most often been found for this theory in the field of entrepreneurship. However, little is yet known about the way in which perceptions are formed. It may be argued that social values regarding entrepreneurship, and also personal skill perceptions, would both affect entrepreneurial intentions. Our objective, therefore, is testing the existence and reach of both effects. Empirical analysis has been carried out on a sample of 249 university students. Structural equations models have been used to test our hypotheses. Results generally confirm them, since values and skills do play a significant role in explaining intention. However, the role of perceived skills seems to be more relevant. Implications may be derived in several areas, and especially regarding entrepreneurship education.

Journal

International Entrepreneurship and Management JournalSpringer Journals

Published: Apr 22, 2008

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