Social and cognitive determinants in entrepreneurial interest: an exploratory study among argentine students
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18-09-2018
María Isabel Delgado Piña
Luis Gómez Martínez
Ana María Romero Martínez
Elena Vázquez Inchausti
Abstract
In this paper we analyze the intentions in creating a business on the part of a group of Argentine students in Strategic Human Resources Management in the University of Buenos Aires. The results of the study show that these students want to create their own business, but their possibilities depend on several factors. Among all of them, self-efficacy stands out; those students who show more self-efficacy are those who demonstrate more intention for creating a business. This intention is minor for the students who possess more social support. Neither family charges nor previous experience in entrepreneurship have a significant effect.
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Delgado Piña, M. I., Gómez Martínez, L., Romero Martínez, A. M., & Vázquez Inchausti, E. (2018). Social and cognitive determinants in entrepreneurial interest: an exploratory study among argentine students. Cuadernos De Gestión, 8(1), 11–24. https://doi.org/10.5295/cdg.19105md
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entrepreneruship, cognitive factors, social factors.
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BYGRAVE, W. D.; HOFER, C. W. (1991): «Theorizing about entrepreneurship». Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, vol. 16, nº 2, pp. 13-22.
COLEMAN, J. (1988): «Social capital in the creation of human capital». American Journal Sociology, vol. 94, pp. S95-S120.
COLEMAN, J. (1990): Foundations of Social Theory. Cambridge: Belknap Press.
CROMIE, S.; CALLAGHAN, I.; JANSEN, M. (1992): «The entrepreneurial tendencies of managers: A research note». British Journal of Management, vol. 3, pp. 1-5.
DAVIDSSON, P.; HONIG, B. (2003): «The role of social and human capital among nascent entrepreneurs». Journal of Business Venturing, vol. 18, pp. 301-331.
DE NOBLE, A. F.; JUNG, D.; EHRLICH, S. B. (1999): «Entrepreneurial self-effi cacy: The development of a measure and its relationship to entrepreneurial action». En P. Reynolds et al. (Eds.): Frontiers of entrepreneurship research. Babson College, MA: Babson Park, pp. 73-87.
DEMARTINO, R.; BARBATO, R. (2002): «An analysis of the motivational factors of intending entrepreneurs». Journal of Small Business Strategy, vol. 13, nº 2, pp. 26-36.
EDE, F. O.; PANIGRAHI, B.; CALCICH, S. E. (1998): «African american students’ attitudes toward entrepreneurship education». Journal of Education for Business, vol. 73, pp. 291-296.
GREVE, A.; SALAFF, J. (2003): «Social networks and entrepreneurship». Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, vol. 28, nº 1, pp. 1-22.
HENDERSON, R.; ROBERTSON, M. (1999): «Who wants to be an entrepreneur? Young adults’ attitudes to entrepreneurship as a career». Education & Training, vol. 41, nº 5, pp. 236-245.
HILLS, G. E.; WELSCH, H. (1986): «Entrepreneurship behavioural intentions and student independence, characteristics and experiences». En Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research: Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference, Babson Park, MA: Babson College, pp. 173-186.
JACKSON, J. E.; KLICH, J.; POZNANSKA, K. (1999): «Firm creation and economic transitions».
JOHANNISSON, B.; JOHNSSON, T. (1988): Företagsetablering I nät: En regional studie av kontakters betydelse inför och under företagsetableringen. Vaxjo College, Sweden. Working Paper. (Establishing fi rms in networks: A regional study of the impact of contacts before and during establishment of fi rms).
KRUEGER, N. F. (1993): «The impact of prior entrepreneurial exposure on perceptions of new venture desirability and feasibility». Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, vol. 18, nº 1, pp. 5-21.
KRUEGER, N. F.; REILLY, M.; CARSRUD, A. (2000): «Competing models of entrepreneurial intentions». Journal of Business Venturing, vol. 15, pp. 411-432.
KRUEGER, N. J.; BRAZEAL, D. V. (1994): «Entrepreneurial potential and potential entrepreneurs». Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, vol. 18, nº 3, pp. 91-103.
KRUEGER, N. J.; CARSRUD, A. (1993): «Entrepreneurial intentions: Applying the theory of planned behaviour». Entrepreneurship and Regional Development, vol. 5, pp. 315-330.
LARSON, A. (1991): «Partner networks: Leveraging external ties to improve entrepreneurial performance». Journal of Business Venturing, vol. 6, nº 3, pp. 173-188.
LAW, M. B.; MACMILLAN, I. C. (1988): «Entrepreneurship past research and future challenges». Journal of Management, vol. 14, pp. 139-161.
LAZEAR, E. P. (2005): «Entrepreneurship». Journal of Labor Economics, vol. 23, nº 4, pp. 649-680
LIN, N.; ENTEL, W.; BAUGHN, J. (1981): «Social resources and strength of ties: structural factors in occupational status attainment». American Sociology Review, vol. 46, nº 4, pp. 393-405.
LOURY, G. (1987): «Why should we care about group inequality?» Social Philosophy Policy, vol. 5, pp. 249-271.
LUTHANS, F.; STAJKOVIC, A.; IBRAYEVA, E. (2000): «Environmental and psychological challenges facing entreprenerial development in transitional economics». Journal of World Business, vol. 35, nº 1, pp. 95-110.
MILLER, N. J.; WINTER, M.; FITZGERALD, M. A.; PAUL, J. (2000): «Family microenterprises: Strategies for coping with overlapping family and business demands». Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship, vol. 5, nº 2, pp. 87-113.
MINCER, J. (1974): Schooling, experience and earnings. Nueva York: Columbia University Press.
PORTES, A. (1998): «Social capital». Annual Review Sociology, vol. 23, pp. 1-24.
PUTNAM, R. (2000): Bowling Alone: The collapse and revival of American Community. Nueva York: Simon and Schuster.
REYNOLDS, P. D.; CAMP, S. M.; BYGRAVE, W.; AUTIO, E.; HAY, M. (2001): Global entrepreneurship monitor 2001 Executive Report. Babson College, Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and London Business School.
ROSENBLATT, P. C.; DE MIK, L.; ANDERSON, R. M.; JOHNSON, P. A. (1985): The family in Business. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
SAGIE, A.; ELIZUR, D. (1999): «Achievement motive and entrepreneurial orientation: A structural analysis». Journal of Organizational Behavior, vol. 20, pp. 375-387.
SCHULTZ, T. (1959): «Investment in man: An economist´s view». Social Service Review, vol. 33, nº 2, pp. 69-75.
SHANE, E. S.; VENKATARAMAN, S. (2000): «The promise of entrepreneurship as a field of research». Academy of Management Review, vol. 26, nº 1, pp. 13-17.
STANWORTH, J.; STANWORTH, C.; GRANGER, B.; BLYTH, S. (1989): «Who becomes an entrepreneur?». International Small Business Journal, vol. 8, pp. 11-22.
VECIANA, J. (1999): «Creación de Empresas como Programa de Investigación Científi ca». Revista Europea de dirección y economía de la empresa, vol. 8 nº 3, pp. 11-36.
WILLIAMS, D. R. (2004): «Effects of childcare activities on the duration of self-employment in Europe». Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, vol. 28, nº 5, pp. 467-485.
WINTER, M.; PUSPITAWATI, H.; HECK, R. K. Z.; STAFFORD, K. (1993): «Time-management strategies used by households with home-based work». Journal of Family and Economic Issues, vol. 14, nº 1, pp. 69-92.
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