Entrepreneurial Desire for Outmigration: A Validated Measure

Schill Ryan (), Andrade Maureen (), Miller Ron (), Schill Angela () and Benson David ()
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Schill Ryan: Utah Valley University Orem, Utah, USA
Andrade Maureen: Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, USA
Miller Ron: Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, USA
Schill Angela: Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, USA
Benson David: Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, USA

Journal of Intercultural Management, 2021, vol. 13, issue 3, 75-94

Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to understand the personal and inter- personal pressures entrepreneurial individuals feel to pursue opportunities out- side their home country. Methodology: Entrepreneurs in Mexico were given a survey regarding personal and interpersonal pressures to out migrate. Findings: Exploratory factor analysis showed three valid factors for outmigration: personal preference, social pressure, and perception of opportunities. Value Added: The instrument developed offers an overall Outmigration Tendency (OT) score which can provide valuable insight into why entrepreneurs choose to emigrate. This appears to be the first instrument to measure outmigration pressure and to be validated internationally. Recommendations: The tendency score resulting from the survey can help researchers and policy makers understand the likelihood of a worker leaving his/her country to seek work opportunities elsewhere.

Keywords: entrepreneurship; outmigration; outmigration instrument; developing countries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F22 L26 R11 R23 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.2478/joim-2021-0067

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