Examining the influence of entrepreneurial self-efficacy on entrepreneurial success (perception) through mediation of entrepreneurial intentions

Mohit Taneja, Ravi Kiran and S.C. Bose

Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, 2025, vol. 19, issue 5, 1157-1177

Abstract: PurposeThis study aims to examine the relation between entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) and entrepreneurial intentions (EIs) in the Indian context, and this paper has deepened the study by observing the mediating role of EI between ESE and entrepreneurial success (ES).Design/methodology/approachFor measuring ESE, McGee’s (2009) scale and, for EI and ES, the scale of Linan and Chen (2008, 2009) have been used. Partial least square -structural equation model software has been used to frame a model with data from 323 (195 male and 128 female) students. The study considered only students enrolled in entrepreneurial courses in their respective universities and colleges in three Indian regions: Punjab, Haryana and NCR (National Capital Region).FindingsThe results highlight that ESE has a strong influence on EI with a β value of 0.525 (p ≤ 0.001), and similarly in the case of EI and ES (β value: 0.696; p ≤ 0.001). For the mediating effect of EI among ESE and ES, the results highlight that the combined β value of both ESE and EI by multiplication was (0.525 × 0.696 = 0.3654) greater than ESE’s direct influence on ES (β = 0.110).Research limitations/implicationsThe above results highlighted are important, and they suggest that there is a need to focus upon EI to enhance chances of success in business ventures.Originality/valueThe manuscript has been originally submitted to the Journal of Enterprising Communities. The work has been originally carried out by the authors. The above results highlighted are essential and suggest a need to focus upon EI to enhance chances of success in business ventures.

Keywords: Entrepreneurial self-efficacy; Entrepreneurial intention; Entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurial success (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1108/JEC-02-2024-0030

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