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A cognitive attempt to understanding female entrepreneurial potential: the role of social norms and culture

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  • Francisco Santos

    (Universidad de Sevilla)

  • Francisco Liñán

    (Universidad de Sevilla)

  • Muhammad A. Roomi

    (University of Bedfordshire, UK)

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This article analyzes the different perceptions of both male and female potential entrepreneurs from three European regions differing in their respective level of economic development and entrepreneurial culture. We use an extended cognitive model of entrepreneurial intentions based on the theory of planned behaviour, the theory of normative social behaviour and social capital literature. Results show females have lower self-efficacy and entrepreneurial attraction than males, thus leading to lower entrepreneurial intention. Differences between the three subsamples are small when males are studied. However, female entrepreneurial intentions and perceptions are more affected by the cultural context.

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  • Francisco Santos & Francisco Liñán & Muhammad A. Roomi, "undated". "A cognitive attempt to understanding female entrepreneurial potential: the role of social norms and culture," Working Papers 201008, Departament Empresa, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
    • Handle: RePEc:bbe:wpaper:201008
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