JOURNAL OF APPLIED BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Budding Entrepreneurs: The Effects of Parental Role Models
Author(s): Erin McLaughlin
Citation: Erin McLaughlin, (2020) "Budding Entrepreneurs: The Effects of Parental Role Models," Journal of Applied Business and Economics, Vol. 22, Iss.12, pp. 214-224
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
This paper addresses the effects of parental role models on the strategic actions of entrepreneurial firms. Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior, and Social Learning Theory, this paper explores the following three variables as mediators to the relationship 1) attitude toward business ownership, 2) perceived family support, and 3) entrepreneurial self-efficacy. By addressing strategic actions at the firm-level, this study has the ability to influence vital entrepreneurial tasks such as growth and profitability.