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Selfish personalities influencing start-up intention and motivation: a study of Vietnam

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  • Tran Thi Hong Lien

    (University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City)

  • Tran Tu Anh

    (University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City)

  • Truong Nhat Anh

    (University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City)

  • Le Huu Tuan Anh

    (University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University)

  • Ngo Thi Thien Thao

    (University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City)

Abstract

This research explores the influences of selfish personalities of the Dark Triad on start-up intention and motives based on a sample of 400 university students in Vietnam, discovering mixed effects of narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism. A high level of narcissism and Machiavellianism leads to high start-up intention. There is a negative relationship of Machiavellianism with pro-social motive and a positive association with selfish entrepreneurship. In addition, narcissism is positively associated with pro-social start-up motives. This study has found no effect of psychopathy but a positive link to selfish entrepreneurial motivation. Implications have been suggested for educators and investors.

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  • Tran Thi Hong Lien & Tran Tu Anh & Truong Nhat Anh & Le Huu Tuan Anh & Ngo Thi Thien Thao, 2022. "Selfish personalities influencing start-up intention and motivation: a study of Vietnam," Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Springer, vol. 11(1), pages 1-19, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:joiaen:v:11:y:2022:i:1:d:10.1186_s13731-022-00208-5
    DOI: 10.1186/s13731-022-00208-5
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