The Effect of Institutional Environment, General Self Efficacy and Desirability On Social Entrepreneurship Intentions in Turkey

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of the institutional environment on general self-efficacy and desirability as well as the impact of general self-efficacy and desirability on social entrepreneurship intentions. For data collection a structured questionnaire was used. In total 500 questionnaires were distributed among university students and 367 usable questionnaires were returned and analysed. The structural equation modelling was used to investigate the relationship between the study variables. The findings revealed significant relationships among the research variables. It was found that the dimension of the regulatory environment has a positive impact on desirability and the dimension of the cognitive environment has a positive impact on general self-efficacy. The findings also showed a positive relationship among general self-efficacy, desirability and social entrepreneurship intentions. This study was carried out by using a convenience sampling method on university students. Within the scope of the research, the variables of the institutional environment, general self-efficacy and desirability are discussed in terms of social entrepreneurship intention. The study provides a new understanding of the factors that affect the intention of social entrepreneurship and provides an insight into which variables can be prioritized in countries with problems such as environmental pollution, migration and unemployment.

The Application of Social Learning Theory in Predicting the Antecedents of Social Entrepreneurial Intention

“…The results showed that self-efficacy positively and significantly affects social entrepreneurial intention. These findings support those of several earlier studies, including research by Pan and Lu (2022); and Kayabaşı et al (2021). Second, role models were found to significantly social entrepreneurial intention.…”

“…Social entrepreneurial intention is insufficient for entrepreneurs to become involved in social activities; other characteristics are necessary. One of these is self-efficacy, a dynamic set of beliefs regarding individuals' ability to initiate and undertake new social enterprises (Kayabaşı et al, 2021). Self-efficacy influences how individuals think, feel, and act.…”

“…It reflects a sense of "can-do" (Schmutzler et al, 2019). Self-efficacy is a precursor to social entrepreneurship, even as it is intertwined with social entrepreneurial intent and the institutional environment (Kayabaşı et al, 2021). In the context of entrepreneurs, self-efficacy refers to the conscious ability to initiate and undertake entrepreneurial activities.…”

Effectiveness Of Entrepreneurship Education and Demographic Environment on Entrepreneurial Interest Through Entrepreneurial Attitude as An Intervening Variable

“…Social cognitive theory highlights the importance of self-beliefs and self-thought in fostering individuals' motivation and then guiding their behavior. Several factors have been identified that can influence entrepreneurial interest, including environmental factors, self-esteem factors, opportunity factors, personality factors, vision factors, income factors, confidence factors, innovation and creativity factors, technological environment, income expectations, family environment, entrepreneurship education, personality, motivation, family encouragement, environment and association and school environment (Aldi et al, 2019;Anjum et al, 2021;Kayabaşı et al, 2021).…”