Entrepreneurial Intention Among the University Students: Personality Traits that Matter

Within this research, we want to study if personality traits will be the significant predictors for entrepreneurial intention. Based on our literature surveys, which showed that personality traits are found significantly linked to entrepreneurial intention in developed countries, we want to focus on four personality traits: (1). self-efficacy, (2). needs for achievement, (3). locus of control, and (4). tolerance for risk. We collected the data from total of 200 university students in Malaysia through a self-administered questionnaire, and later analyzed using SEM PLS 3.0. We found that self-efficacy, locus of control, and tolerance for risk are indeed significant predictors, even though the need for achievement is not. Comparatively, a small sample size may lead to generalization issues, self-report bias, and cross-sectional design considered the main limitations of this study. We also revealed that tolerance for risk is the most influential factor in the entrepreneurial intention among university students. Thus, our finding contributes to the scholarly literature on entrepreneurship study in Malaysia, and provides some recommendation for universities to encourage and support entrepreneurship among students.

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Evaluation of a Fatigue Self-Management Program for People with Multiple Sclerosis

International Journal of MS Care ◽

10.7224/1537-2073.2015-019 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 116-121 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Hilda Mulligan ◽

Amanda Wilkinson ◽

Amelia Barclay ◽

Hayley Whiting ◽

Christelle Heynike ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Short Form ◽

Small Sample Size ◽

Management Program ◽

Small Sample ◽

Self Report ◽

Self Management

Background: Fatigue is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). The program “Minimise Fatigue, Maximise Life: Creating Balance with Multiple Sclerosis” (MFML) was created in New Zealand because of the lack of a fatigue management program for people with MS in that country. This program aims to empower individuals with MS to manage their own symptoms of fatigue. The objective of this study was to evaluate the MFML fatigue self-management program. Methods: Self-report questionnaires were used to measure impact of fatigue (5-item Modified Fatigue Impact Scale), self-efficacy (MS Self-efficacy Scale), and quality of life (12-item Short Form Health Status Survey [SF-12]) 1 month before (T1), at commencement of (T2) (to investigate the stability of questionnaire scores before the intervention), and at the end of (T3) the 6-week group-based program. Increased self-efficacy and quality of life scores and a decrease in reported impact of fatigue were the anticipated primary outcomes, with participants acting as their own controls. Results: Twenty-five women (aged 37–63 years) participated. Stability of scores for all the questionnaires was evidenced between T1 and T2. After the intervention (T3), scores showed a significant improvement in self-efficacy and impact of fatigue, with large effect sizes, but no change in either the physical or mental component summary of the SF-12. Conclusions: Despite the small sample size, this study showed an organized approach to the management of fatigue for people living with MS, and its outcomes demonstrated benefits for participants.

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The EFFECT OF SELF EFFICACY AND BIG FIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS TOWARDS ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION ON INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Jurnal Entrepreneur dan Entrepreneurship ◽

10.37715/jee.v9i2.1449 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 25-40

Author(s):

Lenny Gunawan

Keyword(s):

Personality Traits ◽

International Business ◽

Big Five ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Business Management ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Entrepreneurial Intention ◽

Big Five Personality Traits ◽

Big Five Personality ◽

The Government

With lesser number of entrepreneurs compared to the neighboring country and other developed countries. Indonesia tries to compete with other countries by increasing their number of entrepreneurs. The fact that the government trying to reduce unemployment, the government need to create more ways for the startup in Indonesia to increase. Recent studies by the government research team shows that the open unemployment rate in Indonesia is actually increasing among the University and Diploma graduates. Universitas Ciputra is one of the entrepreneur-based university in Indonesia that is trying to solve this problem. One way to increase the number of entrepreneurs in Indonesia is by understanding the entrepreneurial intention. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of self-efficacy and the big five personality traits towards entrepreneurial intention on International Business Management Students – International Class in Universitas Ciputra as a sample of this study. The data collected in this study is using a quantitative method by distributing a questionnaire to the samples, on a standard measurement using a 5- point Likert scale, and processed using IBM SPSS Statistics 20 program. In this study, it has been found that among 6 variables presented: self- efficacy, conscientiousness, openness to experience, extroversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. Only two variables significantly influence entrepreneurial intention, which is self-efficacy and conscientiousness of the individuals. The results of this study are expected to help broaden the horizon of Entrepreneur-based universities in selecting the new enrolled batch. Keywords: Self-efficacy, Big Five Personality Traits, Entrepreneurial Intention

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Effects of Entrepreneurship Education as an Entrepreneurial Personality Trait Model under Entrepreneurial Intention for the Future in Surabaya

Jurnal Entrepreneur dan Entrepreneurship ◽

10.37715/jee.v9i1.1191 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 29-42

Author(s):

Krismi Budi Sienatra

Keyword(s):

Locus Of Control ◽

Linear Regression ◽

Personality Traits ◽

Multiple Linear Regression ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Entrepreneurship Education ◽

Entrepreneurial Intention ◽

Proactive Personality

Entrepreneurship is an important sector that can sustain a country's economic growth. Entrepreneur can be formed from entrepreneurial personality traits which are supported through formal education that emphasizes entrepreneurship. The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of entrepreneurial personality traits that consist of self efficacy, proactive personality, and locus of control and entrepreneurship education as moderating variable on entrepreneurial intention. The population in this research is business management active students at Surabaya. Accidental sampling technique that is used produces the total sample of 152 people by distributing questionnaires. The research method that is used in this research is multiple linear regression to find out the effect of the independent variables on the dependent variable and determination coefficient analysis to find out the effect of the moderating variable. The results of the multiple linear regression analysis shows that self efficacy, proactive personality, and locus of control affect significantly on entrepreneurial intention. The results of this research also shows that entrepreneurship education is able to moderate self efficacy on entrepreneurial intention.

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The Role of Dopamine Receptor D2 in Bridging the Intention-Behavior Gap in Sport Participation

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18052379 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 2379

Author(s):

Seiyeong Park ◽

Junhye Kwon ◽

Chiyoung Ahn ◽

Hae-Sung Cho ◽

Hyo Youl Moon ◽

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Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Dopamine Receptor ◽

Sport Participation ◽

Small Sample Size ◽

Behavioral Model ◽

Small Sample ◽

Male Students ◽

Future Research ◽

Dopamine Receptor D2 ◽

The Impact

Previous studies have identified that a behavior can occur through the strongest predictor intention, but there is a gap between intention and behavior. Dopamine receptor D2 (DRD2) is known to account for a variance in sporting behaviors in human and animal subjects. However, the relationship between DRD2 and sport participation has been poorly studied, and the limited available reports are inconsistent. The present study was performed to examine the impact of DRD2 on sport participation among Korean university students based on the integrated behavioral model (IBM). Data were collected from enrolled university students in Seoul (N = 45). Participants answered survey questions first, and then they gave investigators their hair to provide DNA information (i.e., the A1 allele of DRD2). DRD2 had a significant effect on sport participation, but only in male students. Male students who carried the A1 allele of DRD2 significantly participated in 105.10 min more sporting activities than male students who did not. Moreover, the effect of intention on sport participation was significantly decreased when considering DRD2. Despite the small sample size, the results of this study could be a preliminary case for a larger study and indicate the direction of future research. Our results suggest that DRD2 may have played an important role as the “actual skill” shown in the IBM.

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A Cross-Sectional Study to Evaluate the Effects of Age and Duration of HIV Infection on Anxiety and Depression in Cisgender Men

AIDS and Behavior ◽

10.1007/s10461-021-03373-y ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sara Gianella ◽

Rowan Saloner ◽

Genevieve Curtin ◽

Susan J. Little ◽

Anne Heaton ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hiv Infection ◽

Small Sample Size ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Small Sample ◽

Self Report ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Study Results

AbstractThis observational cross-sectional study of 152 people with HIV (PWH) examined the effects of age and estimated duration of HIV infection (EDI) on depressive and anxiety symptoms. All participants were cisgender men and completed the Profile of Moods State (POMS), a self-report inventory of current (i.e., past week) mood states. Overall, study results confirmed higher levels of anxiety and depression in PWH compared to individuals without HIV. Age group (< 50 or ≥ 50 years) moderated the effect of EDI (< 3 or ≥ 3 years) on mood disturbance. Specifically, younger PWH with early diagnosed infection exhibited the highest levels of depression and anxiety, whereas depression and anxiety were attenuated in older PWH with early infection such that their POMS scores did not significantly differ from the HIV-negative and chronically HIV-infected groups. Despite the small sample size and other important limitations in our study design, our preliminary findings confirm previous observations that older people may have some adaptive ability to better handle the acute psychological stressors associated with recent HIV infection.

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Perceptions and Understanding of Diabetes Mellitus Technology in Adults with Type 1 or Type 2 DM: A Pilot Survey from Pakistan

Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology ◽

10.1177/19322968211011199 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 193229682110111

Author(s):

Sarah Nadeem ◽

Uswah Siddiqi ◽

Russell Seth Martins ◽

Kaleemullah Badini

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Diabetes Care ◽

Online Survey ◽

Small Sample Size ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Small Sample ◽

Cost Of Care ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Specific Patient

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus technology (DMT) is increasingly used for routine management in developed countries, yet its uptake in developing countries is not as consistent. Multiple factors may influence this, including country specific patient perception regarding DMT. We conducted a pilot study in Pakistan to understand this important question which has not been studied yet. Methods: A cross-sectional pilot study was conducted in Pakistan. An anonymous survey exploring perceptions of diabetes technology was circulated on social media platforms, collecting responses over 2 weeks. Target population included adults (≥18 years) living in Pakistan, with DM1 or 2. Results: A total of 40 responses were received. The majority (36/40) reported using conventional glucometers. Nine used continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Thirty-two of 40 patients believed DMT improved diabetes care, 22 felt it helped decreased risk of Diabetes-related complications. 15/40 stated that DMT results in increased cost of care. Sixteen reported their diabetes care teams had never discussed wearable DMT options whereas 11 disliked them because they did not want a device on their self. Conclusion: In our pilot study we have identified broad themes of opportunity and challenges to DMT use in Pakistan. Patients’ perceptions regarding DMT were generally positive but significant barriers to its acceptance included high cost, lack of discussion between doctor and patient about available technology and personal hesitation. Limitations of our study include sampling bias (online survey) and small sample size, but this data can help inform larger studies, to look at this important topic in greater detail.

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The influence of homeschooling on entrepreneurial activities: a collective case study

Education + Training ◽

10.1108/et-05-2016-0091 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 59 (7/8) ◽

pp. 706-719 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Sarah Jeanne Pannone

Keyword(s):

Locus Of Control ◽

Small Sample Size ◽

Research Literature ◽

Small Sample ◽

Content Type ◽

Collective Case Study ◽

Internal Locus Of Control ◽

Entrepreneurial Characteristics ◽

Entrepreneurial Activities

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how a homeschool education influences entrepreneurial characteristics and activity. Design/methodology/approach A collective case study design was used to investigate how a homeschool education influences entrepreneurial characteristics and activity. Findings From the participant interviews, surveys, and document analysis, three salient themes emerged. First, participants noted that their home education, at least in later years, was largely self-directed and that this independent, self-motivated type of learning impacted their subsequent entrepreneurial activities. Next, participants also related that they believed the alternative nature of their homeschooling education and its emphasis on being comfortable with being different influenced their entrepreneurial pathway. Finally, the third theme to surface was the idea that homeschooling helped develop an internal locus of control, a belief that is helpful in entrepreneurial undertakings. Research limitations/implications Research limitations included a lack of generalizability due to a small sample size and possible selection bias. Practical implications Despite these shortcomings, however, several implications exist. For example, the findings from this study show that homeschooling may be a viable alternative education method for parents looking to encourage entrepreneurial traits and activities in their children. Social implications Future areas of research were also identified, including a call to research the role locus of control plays in homeschooled students. Originality/value This study addresses an area that, to the knowledge of this researcher, is completely lacking from the research literature.

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FACTORS AFFECTING ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENT

Tangible Journal ◽

10.47221/tangible.v5i2.141 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 79-86

Author(s):

Trisna Sary Lewaru

Keyword(s):

College Student ◽

Locus Of Control ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Entrepreneurial Intention ◽

Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽

Need For Achievement ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Independent Variables

ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze the factors that influence entrepreneurial intentions among college student. The five independent variables was used include need for achievement, locus of control, self-efficacy, instrumental readiness, entrepreneurship experience. Sample in this research is students on Pattimura University totaling 160 people. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to measure this study. The results of this study indicate that need for achievement, locus of control, entrepreneurship experience have no effect on the intentions of entrepreneurial among students. Whereas instrumental readiness and self-efficacy variable has positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial intention between students of Pattimura University. Keywords : Entrepreneurship, Intentions

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A Measure of Entrepreneurial Behavior of University Students: A Theory of Planned Behavior Approach

Dinamika Pendidikan ◽

10.15294/dp.v13i2.18327 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 143-156

Author(s):

Khasan Setiaji

Keyword(s):

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

University Students ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Entrepreneurial Intention ◽

Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽

State University ◽

Entrepreneurial Behavior ◽

Student Entrepreneurship ◽

Contextual Environment

Higher education institutions should be able to change the mindset of students who are not only as job seekers, but also job creators especially when educated unemployment in Indonesia increases every year. Entrepreneurship is one solution in tackling unemployment and poverty which will encourage national economic growth. This study examines the effect of self-efficacy and contextual environment on entrepreneurial behavior with entrepreneurial intention as an intervening variable using Theory of Planned Behavior. The subjects of this study were Semarang State University students who owned a business and joined the UNNES Student Entrepreneurship Center (UNSEC) and Himpunan Pengusaha Muda Indonesia Perguruan Tinggi (HIPMI PT) Semarang State University totaling 310 students. The results showed a direct relationship between self-efficacy and contextual environment towards entrepreneurial behavior and indirect relationships through entrepreneurial intentions. It was proved by the moderating role of entrepreneurial intention in facilitating the relationship of self-efficacy and contextual environment to student entrepreneurial behavior in accordance with the Theory of Planned Behavior. Future studies can use elements of social and demographic psychology that are more complete and involve a wider population.

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