Workaholism, Personality, and Entrepreneurial Motivation
Author Information
Author(s): Ghasemijalal Rojin, Serrano-Fernández María José, Boada-Cuerva Maria, Sora Beatriz, Assens-Serra Jordi, Boada-Grau Joan
Primary Institution: Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)
Hypothesis
Workaholism, personality traits, and obsessive beliefs are critical indicators of entrepreneurial motivation toward family security, independence, and intrinsic motivation.
Conclusion
The study found that personality traits like perfectionism and work enjoyment significantly influence entrepreneurial motivation.
Supporting Evidence
- Positive relationships were found between entrepreneurial motivation and personality traits like perfectionism and work enjoyment.
- Workaholism was positively correlated with entrepreneurial intentions.
- Personality traits such as conscientiousness and agreeableness also influenced entrepreneurial motivation.
Takeaway
This study shows that being a workaholic and having certain personality traits can make people more motivated to start their own businesses.
Methodology
The study used non-probability sampling to collect data from Spanish workers and analyzed the relationships between workaholism, personality traits, and entrepreneurial motivation.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may not fully capture external factors influencing entrepreneurial motivation.
Limitations
The study's sample is predominantly Western and may not represent other cultures; it also relies on self-reported data.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted of 1,106 Spanish employees, with a mean age of 42.49 years, and a gender distribution of 48.51% men and 51.49% women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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