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Comparing the constructs: assessing the overlapping dimensions of meaningful work and entrepreneurial passion

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In response to growing interest in what drives entrepreneurial behaviour, this study explores the role of individual beliefs, attitudes, and cognitive processes. It mainly focuses on the interaction between meaningful work (MW) and entrepreneurial passion (EP), examined through behavioural reasoning theory. Using a quantitative methodology, data from a survey of 322 entrepreneurs were analysed with confirmatory factor analysis, exploring the connection between MW and EP and their subconstructs. The results show a significant interrelation between MW and EP, both broadly and in more detailed subconstruct levels. This research contributes to understanding how these factors synergistically influence entrepreneurial behaviour. The study suggests that MW and EP's interconnectedness allows them to potentially act as proxies for each other, offering new perspectives for future entrepreneurial research. This novel understanding may enhance entrepreneurial success by reinterpreting existing research within this context.

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  • Martin Schwarz, 2024. "Comparing the constructs: assessing the overlapping dimensions of meaningful work and entrepreneurial passion," International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 16(3), pages 337-361.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeven:v:16:y:2024:i:3:p:337-361
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