The impact of the international crisis on entrepreneurial intentions on refugees
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Dianne H.B. Welsh, Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Purpose: We investigate the entrepreneurial intentions of a population under crisis — namely, recent Syrian refugees in Jordan — and Jordanian citizens to start small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach: Using a structured two-part survey, data were collected through online self-reported questionnaires in which respondents subjectively reported self-perceptions. The first part dealt with respondents’ characteristics and the second with their entrepreneurial intentions. The survey took place in Jordan, sampling Jordanian citizens and Syrian refugees. A nonprobability sampling technique was used to collect the data. Findings: The results show that net desirability for self-employment, tolerance for risk and self-efficacy are related to entrepreneurial intentions. We find significant differences between the Syrian refugees and the Jordanian citizens in terms of risk-taking and self-efficacy as determinants of engagement in entrepreneurial activities. Originality/value: This study offers guidance to institutions working with refugees during times of crisis. Implications are discussed.
The impact of the international crisis on entrepreneurial intentions on refugees
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Additional Information
- Publication
- International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior and Research. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEBR-02-2021-0150
- Language: English
- Date: 2021
- Keywords
- entrepreneurial intention, immigrants, self-employment, startups