Entrepreneurship and ADHD: A Meta-Analytical Assessment of the State-of-the-Art and Suggestions for the Future
Abstract
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been increasingly linked to entrepreneurship, yet existing findings remain fragmented and, at times, contradictory. This meta-analysis synthesizes 298 effect sizes from 47 studies to examine the relationships between ADHD (inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, total symptoms, and clinical diagnosis) and entrepreneurial attitudes, behaviors, and post-launch outcomes. The results show hyperactivity/impulsivity is positively associated with entrepreneurial attitudes and behaviors, but not significantly related to post-launch outcomes. Conversely, inattention is negatively associated with post-launch outcomes. Total ADHD symptoms and diagnosis are positively related to entrepreneurial behaviors, yet negatively linked to outcomes. We conclude by proposing directions for future research. JEL code: L26, I10, J24
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- Authors
- Tran, M. H., Wiklund, J., Antshel, K., Jhawar, N., & Montgomery, C.
- Affiliations
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (US)
- Syracuse University (US)
- Nemours Children's Health System (US)
- Corresponding author
- Tran, Mi Hoang
- Venue
- Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2025-11-30
- Volume
- 50
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 789-829
- ISSN
- 1042-2587 (ISSN-L)
- 1540-6520
- OpenAlex
- W4416840427
- Cited by
- 2
- References
- 8
- Citations by year
- 2026: 2
- FWCI
- 2.29
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Management of Technology and Innovation › Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy
- Keywords
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial attitude, entrepreneurial behavior, hyperactivity/impulsivity, inattention, ADHD symptoms, ADHD diagnosis
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