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Economic Context and Entrepreneurial Intention: Analysis of Individuals’ Perceptions in a Spanish University Context

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  • Gil-Soto Esperanza

    (Department of Business Administration and Economic History, University of La Laguna, Islas Canarias, Spain)

  • García-Rodríguez Francisco J.

    (Department of Business Administration and Economic History, University of La Laguna, Islas Canarias, Spain)

  • Ruiz-Rosa Inés

    (Department of Economics, Accounting and Finance, University of La Laguna, Islas Canarias, Spain)

  • Gutiérrez-Taño Desiderio

    (Department of Business Administration and Economic History, University of La Laguna, Islas Canarias, Spain)

Abstract

Entrepreneurship has been emphasized as a way of boosting economic growth. However, there is a lack of knowledge about whether changes in economic context influence entrepreneurial activity. This paper analyzes the influence that such economic changes may have on entrepreneurial intention and its antecedents from individuals’ cognitive perspectives. With this aim, an empirical study is conducted using the Partial Least Squares technique on a sample of 7454 Spanish university students, who had participated in the Global University Entrepreneurial Spirit Student Survey 2013 and 2018 editions. The results indicate that in times of optimistic job prospects arising from a period of economic growth, individuals reduce their entrepreneurial intentions as a professional option for the future. Despite this, improvements in the economic situation can intensify the perception of support from those closest to potential young entrepreneurs, as well as the confidence that these people have in themselves to start a new business. Moreover, our findings suggest that better economic expectations negatively influence the relationship between social support perceived and young people’s motivations (attitude and self-efficacy) towards the decision to become an entrepreneur.

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  • Gil-Soto Esperanza & García-Rodríguez Francisco J. & Ruiz-Rosa Inés & Gutiérrez-Taño Desiderio, 2024. "Economic Context and Entrepreneurial Intention: Analysis of Individuals’ Perceptions in a Spanish University Context," Entrepreneurship Research Journal, De Gruyter, vol. 14(2), pages 707-734, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:erjour:v:14:y:2024:i:2:p:707-734:n:12
    DOI: 10.1515/erj-2021-0290
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    Keywords

    individuals’ perceptions; entrepreneurial intention; economic expectations; university students; Spain; PLS-SEM;
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    JEL classification:

    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship
    • M13 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - New Firms; Startups

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