The effects of neurodiversity on cognitive attributes of entrepreneurs
International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research
ISSN: 1355-2554
Article publication date: 15 January 2024
Issue publication date: 2 April 2024
Abstract
Purpose
This study investigates how attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in entrepreneurs functions through coping schema to affect entrepreneurship-related cognitions. It is proposed that the resource-induced coping heuristic (RICH) bridges the conceptual gap between pathological cognitive executive control/reward attributes and cognitive resources, specifically entrepreneurial alertness, cognitive adaptability and entrepreneurial intent.
Design/methodology/approach
With data from 581 entrepreneurs, this study utilizes partial least squares structural equation modeling for analysis. Additionally, a two-stage hierarchical component modeling approach was used to estimate latent variable scores for higher-order constructs.
Findings
Findings indicate the RICH mediates the relationships ADHD has with alertness, cognitive adaptability and entrepreneurial intent.
Originality/value
The RICH is introduced as a mechanism to explain how ADHD indirectly influences entrepreneurial alertness, cognitive adaptability and entrepreneurial intent.
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Acknowledgements
This study was funded by the John Chamber College of Business and Economics, Coffman Chair of Entrepreneurial Studies at WVU.
Citation
Lanivich, S.E., Moore, C. and McIntyre, N. (2024), "The effects of neurodiversity on cognitive attributes of entrepreneurs", International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, Vol. 30 No. 4, pp. 979-1000. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEBR-12-2022-1079
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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