Investigating factors and support systems in social entrepreneurship and intention

Ines Ben Chikha, Virginie Hachard (), Alain Fayolle and Anis Jarboui
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Ines Ben Chikha: جامعة صفاقس - Université de Sfax - University of Sfax
Virginie Hachard: Métis Lab EM Normandie - EM Normandie - École de Management de Normandie = EM Normandie Business School
Alain Fayolle: IDRAC Business school Lyon - Institut pour le Développement et la Recherche d'Action Commerciale - Université de Lyon, UniCa - Università degli Studi di Cagliari = University of Cagliari = Université de Cagliari, University of Turku
Anis Jarboui: جامعة صفاقس - Université de Sfax - University of Sfax

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Abstract: Social entrepreneurship acts as a pivotal force in addressing urgent global social, environmental, and economic challenges. This study emphasises the necessity of a dual-phase perspective, encompassing both the initial phase - social entrepreneurial intention - and the venture establishment phase, which are often treated in isolation. By applying PLS-SEM analysis to 204 Tunisian social entrepreneurs, the research highlights essential drivers of social entrepreneurship, including psychological traits, entrepreneurial skills, motivational factors, and supportive environmental conditions. Notably, this study underscores entrepreneurial skills and intention as foundational antecedents in the formation of social ventures, with intention acting as a catalyst in mobilising entrepreneurial actions. Among the factors shaping this intention, desirability and especially feasibility emerge as impactful: desirability captures intrinsic motivation, while feasibility reflects confidence in attaining goals. Furthermore, psychological support through motivation and security functions plays a crucial role in reinforcing perceived feasibility and resilience. In this study, it also emphasises organisational support mechanisms - such as awareness campaigns, network integration, resource accessibility, learning opportunities, and psychological support (reflection, confidence-building, security, and motivation) - in enhancing perceived desirability and feasibility. These contributions offer practical insights for policymakers and support organisations to foster social ventures and advance impactful social entrepreneurship.

Keywords: Social entrepreneurship; Social entrepreneurship intention; Accompaniment mechanism; Determinants (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-04-01
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Published in International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation, 2025, 21 (2), pp.169-190. ⟨10.1504/IJTTC.2025.145567⟩

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DOI: 10.1504/IJTTC.2025.145567

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