Factors influencing social entrepreneurial behavior: evidence from a developing nation

PurposeThis paper aims to provide a deeper understanding on social entrepreneurial behavior (SEB). Previous researchers mostly focused on social entrepreneurial intention leaving a gap between intention and behavior. The present study, however, tries to explore the issues related to actual SEB by ta...

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Published in:Humanomics 2020-10, Vol.36 (4), p.581-599
Main Authors: Akter, Asma, Rana, S M Sohel, Ramli, Abdul Jalil
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Empowerment
Entrepreneurs
Morality
Personality
Personality traits
Poverty
Researchers
Self-efficacy
Social change
Social entrepreneurship
Society
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Summary:PurposeThis paper aims to provide a deeper understanding on social entrepreneurial behavior (SEB). Previous researchers mostly focused on social entrepreneurial intention leaving a gap between intention and behavior. The present study, however, tries to explore the issues related to actual SEB by taking data from those who are actively involved in social entrepreneurial activities.Design/methodology/approachFor testing the hypothesized model of this study, a survey was conducted taking samples from 320 respondents who are actively involved in social entrepreneurial activities. The collected data were analyzed by SmartPLS version 2.0.M3 for validating the results.FindingsThe findings generated from the empirical data reveal that self-efficacy was found to be the most significant followed by moral obligation, innovativeness, social support and empathy (EM) in influencing SEB. In addition to that, perceived desirability partially mediated the relationship between EM, social support, innovativeness and SEB.Originality/valueThis study establishes the importance of some distinctive factors influencing SEB. It is believed that the present study has important implications for society as a whole for solving societal problems and it enriches existing body of knowledge as well.
ISSN:2514-9369
2514-9377
DOI:10.1108/IJOES-05-2020-0076