Impulsivity traits and the rational cognitive process of entrepreneurship: empirical evidence from Vietnam
Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration
ISSN: 1757-4323
Article publication date: 25 June 2021
Issue publication date: 18 October 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to integrate predictions from clinical psychology and UPPS impulsivity with the theory of planned behaviors (TPB) to draw a conceptual framework and test the prediction that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, impulsivity would contribute to the prediction of the reasoned cognitive process of entrepreneurship over and above key predictors from an extended TPB model.
Design/methodology/approach
This study utilized a sample of 2,482 students from 14 universities/institutes in Vietnam; confirmatory factor analysis was employed to test the validity and reliability. Then, regression analysis with PROCESS macro approach (5,000 bootstrap sample and 95% confidence interval) was employed to estimate the association paths and multiple mediators.
Findings
The study reveals that ADHD symptoms and impulsivity substantially contribute to the exploration of an entrepreneurial intention throughout TPB predictors, with those higher in ADHD symptoms and impulsivity having higher intentions to engage in business venturing. Moreover, UPPS impulsiveness might valuably be incorporated with TPB predictors while predicting behaviors that are often examined as the process of rational cognitive strategies business venturing.
Practical implications
This study showed that a start-up business can be seen as a career choice for students who exhibit extensive ADHD symptoms to use their talents effectively, thus contributing to creating value for society and improving personal well-being.
Originality/value
This article stood to make contributions to entrepreneurship literature by investigating the effects of ADHD symptoms, four impulsivity traits on an entrepreneurial intention via three precursors in TPB, including attitude toward entrepreneurship, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control.
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Acknowledgements
The authors would like to sincerely thank university students in Vietnam who participated in the survey. The article came into being within the project no. 278/QD-DHKTQD, financed by National Economics University, 2021.
Citation
Doan, X.H., Le, T.T., Duong, C.D., Nguyen, T.P.L., Tran, D.D. and Tran, T.P.H. (2021), "Impulsivity traits and the rational cognitive process of entrepreneurship: empirical evidence from Vietnam", Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration, Vol. 13 No. 4, pp. 497-519. https://doi.org/10.1108/APJBA-05-2021-0200
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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