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How entrepreneurial learning impacts one’s intention towards entrepreneurship: A planned behavior approach

Zhang, Feng, Wei, Liqun, Sun, Hongyi, Tung, Lo Choi·2019·Chinese Management Studies

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Purpose Although entrepreneurial learning is widely believed as an important factor in shaping one’s entrepreneurial intention, research finds little consistent results on the direct effect of entrepreneurial learning on one’s entrepreneurial intention. To solve the conflicted effects of entrepreneurial learning, the purpose of this paper is to explore how entrepreneurial learning may impact individual entrepreneurial intention. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on the theory of planned behavior (TPB), the authors proposed and tested on a three mediating effect model, in which entrepreneurial learning is associated with entrepreneurial intention through attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control toward entrepreneurship. Moreover, the moderating role of prior exposure to entrepreneurship was proposed and tested. Based on a sample of 200 university students who have taken entrepreneurial courses in Hong Kong, the hierarchical regressions and moderated mediation tests were used to test the hypotheses. Findings The authors find that the positive relationship between entrepreneurial learning and entrepreneurial intention is significantly mediated by attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control toward entrepreneurship; and the mediating effects of entrepreneurial learning on entrepreneurial intention via attitudes and perceived behavioral control respectively, is moderated by exposure to entrepreneurship. Originality/value Contributing to the literature of entrepreneurship education, this study identifies individuals who exposed to the same entrepreneurship education may perform differently in entrepreneurial learning. The findings also help us to better understand the mechanism through which and under which context one’s entrepreneurial learning may enhance his/her entrepreneurial intention.

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Authors
Zhang, F., Wei, L., Sun, H., & Tung, L. C.
Affiliations
  • South China University of Technology (CN)
  • Hong Kong Baptist University (HK)
  • City University of Hong Kong (HK)
Venue
Chinese Management Studies
Publisher
Emerald
Published
2019-04-01
Volume
13
Issue
1
Pages
146-170
ISSN
1750-614X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2897109875
Cited by
76
References
70
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 11 · 2024: 8 · 2023: 14 · 2022: 13 · 2021: 17 · 2020: 6 · 2019: 1
FWCI
8.05
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Chinese Management Studies (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Management of Technology and Innovation › Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
  • Social Sciences › Education › Vocational and Entrepreneurial Education
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy
Keywords
entrepreneurial learning, entrepreneurial intention, theory of planned behavior, entrepreneurial attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, entrepreneurship education, university students, moderated mediation

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