Selfish personalities influencing start-up intention and motivation: a study of Vietnam

Tran Thi Hong Lien (), Tran Tu Anh, Truong Nhat Anh, Le Huu Tuan Anh and Ngo Thi Thien Thao
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Tran Thi Hong Lien: University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City
Tran Tu Anh: University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City
Truong Nhat Anh: University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City
Le Huu Tuan Anh: University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University
Ngo Thi Thien Thao: University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City

Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2022, vol. 11, issue 1, 1-19

Abstract: Abstract This research explores the influences of selfish personalities of the Dark Triad on start-up intention and motives based on a sample of 400 university students in Vietnam, discovering mixed effects of narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism. A high level of narcissism and Machiavellianism leads to high start-up intention. There is a negative relationship of Machiavellianism with pro-social motive and a positive association with selfish entrepreneurship. In addition, narcissism is positively associated with pro-social start-up motives. This study has found no effect of psychopathy but a positive link to selfish entrepreneurial motivation. Implications have been suggested for educators and investors.

Keywords: Selfish personality; Dark triad; Entrepreneurship; Start-up; Vietnam (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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