Personality traits versus work values: Comparing psychological theories on entrepreneurial intention

Roberto Espíritu-Olmos and Miguel A. Sastre-Castillo

Journal of Business Research, 2015, vol. 68, issue 7, 1595-1598

Abstract: This study identifies characteristics that positively affect entrepreneurial intention. To do so, the study compares personality traits with work values. Socio-demographic and educational characteristics act as control variables. The sample comprises 1210 public university students. Hierarchical regression analysis serves to test the hypotheses. Results show that personality traits affect entrepreneurial intention more than work values do.

Keywords: Entrepreneurial intention; Entrepreneurship; Personality traits; Work values (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2015.02.001

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