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The Influence Of Emotional Carrying Capacity And Network Ethnic Diversity On Entrepreneurial Self- Efficacy: The Case Of Black And White Entrepreneurs, Golshan Javadian, Tina R. Opie, Salvatore Parise
The Influence Of Emotional Carrying Capacity And Network Ethnic Diversity On Entrepreneurial Self- Efficacy: The Case Of Black And White Entrepreneurs, Golshan Javadian, Tina R. Opie, Salvatore Parise
New England Journal of Entrepreneurship
Purpose: One key determinant of entrepreneurial success is entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE), defined as an individual’s confidence in his or her ability to perform entrepreneurial tasks. Whereas previous research has examined how individual and business factors influence ESE, the purpose of this paper is to analyze the influence of entrepreneurs’ social networks upon ESE. The paper examines such relationships for black and white entrepreneurs.
Design/methodology/approach: In total, 110 black and white entrepreneurs responded to a survey measuring ESE and critical constructs representing elements of the quality of entrepreneurs’ networks: emotional carrying capacity (ECC) and network ethnic diversity.
Findings: The authors found …