Fostering Social Entrepreneurial Intentions: The Dynamic Interplay of Support Systems and Cultural Intelligence
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Purpose: This study explores the complex relationship between institutional support, perceived social support, cultural intelligence, and social entrepreneurial intention within a sample of 230 participants.
Design/Methodology/Approach:
We employ Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to examine the moderating role of cultural intelligence in the context of social entrepreneurship, incorporating data from a diverse set of individuals engaged in various entrepreneurial endeavors.
Findings: Our analysis reveals that both institutional support and perceived social support significantly influence social entrepreneurial intention. Furthermore, cultural intelligence emerges as a pivotal moderator, shedding light on how individuals' adaptability and awareness of cultural nuances can enhance or diminish the impact of support structures on their intention to engage in social entrepreneurship.
Implications/Originality/Value: This research advances the understanding of social entrepreneurial intention by highlighting the vital role played by cultural intelligence as a moderator. The findings underscore the importance of tailored support mechanisms that consider cultural intelligence, thereby offering valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and support organizations seeking to foster social entrepreneurship in diverse contexts.
This study contributes to the growing body of literature on social entrepreneurship by illuminating the nuanced interplay between support systems and individual characteristics in shaping entrepreneurial intentions.
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