Do dark personality traits add to the entrepreneurial intention predicting ability of theory of planned behaviour? an empirical study
Authors: Sahinidis, Alexandros 
Xanthopoulou, Panagiota 
Vassiliou, Evangelos 
Tsaknis, Panagiotis A. 
Issue Date: 1-Jan-2023
Journal: Corporate and Business Strategy Review 
Volume: 4
Issue: 2 (special issue)
Keywords: Attitude, Dark triad, Entrepreneurial intention, Perceived behavioural control
Abstract: 
Antecedents of individuals’ intentions have received growing consideration in entrepreneurship research. The purpose of the present study is to analyse the impact of dark personality traits on entrepreneurial intention, within the context of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB). A questionnaire-based online survey was conducted on 520 undergraduate university business students at a Greek public university. Data analysis was implemented through structural equation modelling (SEM). Findings indicate that perceived behavioural control impacts entrepreneurial intention and that attitude has a direct impact on entrepreneurial intention through the dark triad variable. The implications of the findings are significant both for academic policymakers as well as for educators, since the systematic fostering of students’ entrepreneurial intention could provide empirical evidence and help formulate policies that inspire them to choose entrepreneurship as a career option. Findings will contribute to the understanding of the relationship between dark personality traits, entrepreneurial intention, and the TPB, providing valuable insights for entrepreneurship education to identify individuals who are more likely to become successful entrepreneurs. Finally, findings could add to the theoretical framework on the impact of personality traits on entrepreneurial intention and behaviour and to the use of TPB in predicting entrepreneurial outcomes.
ISSN: 2708-4965
2708-9924
DOI: 10.22495/cbsrv4i2siart11
URI: https://uniwacris.uniwa.gr/handle/3000/2556
Type: Article
Department: Department of Business Administration 
School: School of Administrative, Economics and Social Sciences 
Affiliation: University of West Attica (UNIWA) 
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