Influence of SARS-CoV-2 on the Mediating Effect of Entrepreneurial Passion in the Relationship between Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy and Innovative Behavior

Diego Norena-Chavez

International Journal of Economics & Business Administration (IJEBA), 2022, vol. X, issue 1, 125-139

Abstract: Purpose: This research evaluated the mediating effect of entrepreneurial passion in the relationship between entrepreneurial self-efficacy and innovative behavior in a SARS-CoV-2 period. Design/Methodology/Approach: Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used in a sample of 358 textile entrepreneurs. Findings: Results show a significant complementary mediation effect of entrepreneurial passion on the relationship between entrepreneurial self-efficacy and innovative behavior. The model shows a moderate explanatory power with an R2 of 36 %. Practical Implications: This finding is important for further understanding the indirect and direct causes of innovative behavior and the interrelationship between the variables. Finally, this research helps understand innovative behavior in a developing country during a SARS-CoV-2 period. Originality/Value: A similar research was conducted before SARS-CoV-2. There is no research in the world, on the author’s knowledge, evaluating these relationships in a COVID-19 context. This study is the first to empirically examine the mediating effect of entrepreneurial passion in the relationship between entrepreneurial self-efficacy and innovative behavior in a pandemic environment. This is a good reason to consider this research innovative, original and of high value.

Keywords: Mediation effect; PLS-SEM; complementary effect; textile industry; emerging economy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M21 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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