Nexus between Personality and Entrepreneurial Intention: A Research Framework Proposal

Zeba Danish; Parvaiz Talib

doi:10.2478/zireb-2025-0015

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Nexus between Personality and Entrepreneurial Intention: A Research Framework Proposal

Zagreb International Review of Economics and Business

Volume 28 (2025): Issue 2 (November 2025)

By: Zeba Danish and Parvaiz Talib

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|Dec 2025

Abstract

This study explores the intricate relationship between personality traits and entrepreneurial intentions, integrating psychological and entrepreneurial theories. It presents a comprehensive framework emphasizing personality as a key factor in entrepreneurship. The framework categorizes traits into three groups. Narrow traits risk-taking propensity, need for achievement, and locus of control are directly linked to entrepreneurial behaviors and decision-making. Selfish traits narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism relate to self-centered and manipulative tendencies that may shape entrepreneurial actions. Big Five traits, openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism, offer a broader perspective on personality and behavior. The theoretical contribution lies in synthesizing these diverse traits into a cohesive framework, bridging gaps in existing literature. By integrating multiple personality dimensions, this study enhances the understanding of the psychological foundations of entrepreneurial intentions. This approach provides a structured platform for future research and a deeper insight into how personality influences entrepreneurship.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/zireb-2025-0015 | Journal eISSN: 1849-1162 | Journal ISSN: 1331-5609

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Language: English

Page range: 49 - 66

Published on: Dec 6, 2025

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Keywords:

Entrepreneurship,

Entrepreneurial Intention,

Personality Traits,

EEM

Related subjects:

Business and economics,

Political economics,

Macroeconomics,

Public finance and fiscal theory,

Business management,

Marketing, sales, customer relations,

Management, organization, corporate governance

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