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Passion and intention among aspiring entrepreneurs with disabilities: the role of entrepreneurial support programs

  • Reuel Johnmark Dakung
    ,
  • Robin Bell
    ,
  • Laura Aseru Orobia
    ,
  • Kasmwakat Reuel Dakung
    ,
  • Lemun Nuhu
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Abstract

Purpose: This study examines the relationship between entrepreneurial passion, entrepreneurial support programs and entrepreneurial intention, and the moderating role of entrepreneurial support programs in the relationship between entrepreneurial passion and entrepreneurial intention, among students with physical disabilities in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Design/methodology/approach: This study used a closed-ended questionnaire survey, composed of previously validated scales, to sample 209 students with physical disabilities at tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Hierarchal regression was performed to assess the relationships between the variables and test the hypotheses. Findings: Both entrepreneurial passion and entrepreneurial support programs were found to be significantly positively related to entrepreneurial intention, and entrepreneurial support programs also moderated the relationship between entrepreneurial passion and entrepreneurial intention. Research limitations/implications: This research paper identifies that developing entrepreneurial passion and providing accessible and inclusive entrepreneurial support programs are valuable in supporting and facilitating a passage into entrepreneurship for those with disabilities. Originality/value: This research paper addresses calls for further understanding of how those with disabilities can be supported into entrepreneurship, by identifying supporting factors. The research paper provides further understanding of the entrepreneurial passion and intention nexus by exploring the relationship within those with a physical disability, where significant barriers exist and within a developing country context where entrepreneurship might be a necessity rather than driven by passion.

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Research Output:
Contribution to journal
Article
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Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 1241-1263 (23 pages)

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development (Volume 30, Issue 7)

Publication milestones

  • Accepted/In press - 09/10/2023
  • Published - 10/11/2023

Publication status

Published - 10/11/2023

ISSN

1462-6004

Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/626199
  • Scopus: 85176422716

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