Personality traits versus work values: Comparing psychological theories on entrepreneurial intention

This study identifies characteristics that positively affect entrepreneurial intention. To do so, the study compares personality traits with work values. Socio-demographic and educational characteristics act as control variables. The sample comprises 1210 public university students. Hierarchical regression analysis serves to test the hypotheses. Results show that personality traits affect entrepreneurial intention more than work values do.

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Year of publication:	2015
Authors:	Espíritu-Olmos, Roberto ; Sastre-Castillo, Miguel A.
Published in:	Journal of Business Research. - Elsevier, ISSN 0148-2963. - Vol. 68.2015, 7, p. 1595-1598
Publisher:	Elsevier
Subject:	Entrepreneurial intention \| Entrepreneurship \| Personality traits \| Work values

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Type of publication:	Article
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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