Determinants of entrepreneurial intentions: An institutional embeddedness perspective

Abstract

A more nuanced understanding of the entrepreneurial intentions of individuals seems improbable without exploring the intricate interplay between individuals and the institutional context in which they are embedded. Accordingly, not only does this paper contribute to the paucity of studies that explore the multiple facets of institutional context in shaping entrepreneurial intentions, but it also further advances the current institutional approach by testing the ‘situational configuration’ of institutional and personal factors in the context of a developing country like Pakistan. To examine the influence of a multitude of institutional factors in a sequential way, a nested model was used. The findings revealed that the educational context in which students are embedded play a pivotal role in mitigating any adverse impact that their negative perceptions regarding the structural environment that surrounds them might have on their entrepreneurial intentions. These findings have important implications for educators and policy-makers alike.

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