The Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy of Micro-Entrepreneurs: A Social Cognitive Perspective

被引：1

作者：

Pramod, P. Varsha ^{[1
]}

Ramachandran, Remya ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Sacred Heart Coll Autonomous, Postgrad & Res Dept Commerce, Kochi, Kerala, India

[2] Cochin Univ Sci & Technol, Sch Management Studies, Kochi, Kerala, India

来源：

FORUM FOR SOCIAL ECONOMICS | 2025年 / 54卷 / 02期

关键词：

COVID-19; micro-entrepreneur; opportunity recognition; social capital; entrepreneurial self-efficacy; OPPORTUNITY IDENTIFICATION; IMPACT; RECOGNITION; NETWORKS; MEDIATOR;

D O I：

10.1080/07360932.2023.2204204

中图分类号：

F [经济];

学科分类号：

02 ;

摘要：

Today, the world is witnessing a massive transformation in all spheres of activity as a result of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognising opportunities is more crucial than ever. The purpose of this article is to analyse the impact of social capital (SC) on the opportunity recognition (OR) of micro-entrepreneurs through entrepreneurial self-efficacy. The study is in line with the social cognitive theory. Furthermore, the study analyses the influence of gender and type of business on SC, entrepreneurial self-efficacy and OR. Data were collected through a cross-sectional survey among micro-entrepreneurs in Kerala, India. Independent sample Z-test and structural equation modeling were used to analyse the data. The results reveal that entrepreneurial self-efficacy mediates the relationship between SC and OR. Sobel test was used to reaffirm the mediation effect. This study provides suggestions for enhancing entrepreneurial self-efficacy to better identify opportunities in today's ever-changing global business environment.

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页码：225 / 239

页数：15

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