The impact of the international crisis on the entrepreneurial intentions of refugees
Purpose: We investigate the entrepreneurial intentions of a population under crisis — namely, recent Syrian refugees in Jordan — and Jordanian citizens to start small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach: Using a structured two-part survey, data were collected through online self-reported questionnaires in which respondents subjectively reported self-perceptions. The first part dealt with respondents’ characteristics and the second with their entrepreneurial intentions. The survey took place in Jordan, sampling Jordanian citizens and Syrian refugees. A nonprobability sampling technique was used to collect the data. Findings: The results show that net desirability for self-employment, tolerance for risk and self-efficacy are related to entrepreneurial intentions. We find significant differences between the Syrian refugees and the Jordanian citizens in terms of risk-taking and self-efficacy as determinants of engagement in entrepreneurial activities. Originality/value: This study offers guidance to institutions working with refugees during times of crisis. Implications are discussed.
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2021
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Authors: | Welsh, Dianne H.B. ; Othman, Dalia ; Alserhan, Baker ; Zeqiri, Jusuf ; Al-Madadha, Amro ; Ramadani, Veland |
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International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research. - Emerald, ISSN 1355-2554, ZDB-ID 1447640-X. - Vol. 28.2021, 3 (11.05.), p. 720-740
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Emerald |
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