Ukil, Minhajul Islam, Ullah, Muhammad Shariat, Islam, KM Zahidul, Razzak, B M, Saridakis, George and Alamoudi, Saeed M (2024) Examining the emotion-entrepreneurial intention link using the theory of planned behavior. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development. ISSN 1462-6004 (Print), 1758-7840 (Online) (In Press)

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Abstract

Purpose – Entrepreneurship is often seen as a journey filled with emotions. However, the literature lacks an empirical framework for how emotions relate to entrepreneurial intention. Drawing upon an extended view of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) that emotions may have a direct and/or indirect effect on intention, this study investigates how positive and negative emotions influence entrepreneurial intention.
Design/methodology/approach – Applying the partial least squares structural equation model in Smart PLS 4, the hypothesized relationships were examined using a sample of 553 survey respondents from Bangladesh during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. All respondents were Bangladeshi nationals.
Findings – This study found that positive emotions have a significant direct and indirect effect, whereas negative emotions only have a significant indirect effect on entrepreneurial intention through personal attitudes and perceived behavioral control. Contrary to the extant understanding, this study found no significant relationship between subjective norms and entrepreneurial intention. Notably, the results did not vary between the during and post-COVID-19 periods.
Originality/value – This study adds valuable insights to the relatively unexplored field of entrepreneurial intention by extending the TPB and demonstrating how emotions relate to entrepreneurial intention.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	emotions, entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial intention, attitudes, perceived behavioral control, Bangladesh, partial least squares structural equation model, theory of planned behavior
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Greenwich Business School Greenwich Business School > Executive Business Centre
Last Modified:	27 Nov 2024 16:42
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/48708

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