ADHD Symptoms and Entrepreneurial Orientation of Small Firm Owners

This study investigates the link between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and entrepreneurial orientation (EO). EO is known to be a crucial factor for small firm survival and growth, conceptualised as a business characteristic but influenced by the personality of the small bu...

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Published in:Applied psychology 2016-07, Vol.65 (3), p.568-586
Main Authors: Thurik, Roy, Khedhaouria, Anis, Torrès, Olivier, Verheul, Ingrid
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Anecdotes
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Business ownership
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship
Owners
Quantitative Finance
Small business
Studies
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Summary:This study investigates the link between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and entrepreneurial orientation (EO). EO is known to be a crucial factor for small firm survival and growth, conceptualised as a business characteristic but influenced by the personality of the small business owner and measured at her individual level. There is ample anecdotal evidence claiming that ADHD symptoms have helped entrepreneurs in their careers. Using a data set of French small firm owners, we are the first to go beyond the anecdotal level in linking ADHD symptoms and EO. Our study contributes to our understanding of entrepreneurship, particularly the determinants of EO, and to “destigmatising” ADHD, which is considered solely a clinical disorder that should be treated.
ISSN:0269-994X
1464-0597
DOI:10.1111/apps.12062