A systematic literature review on Entrepreneurial Intentions: Citation, Thematic Analyses, and Research Agenda
This paper presents a systematic review of 409 papers on entrepreneurial intentions (EI) published between 2004 and 2013. The study aims to clarify the sub-fields in EI research by analyzing citation patterns and thematic trends. The research identifies five main areas of study, plus a sixth category for new research topics. These areas include core model and theoretical issues, personal-level variables, entrepreneurship education and intentions, the role of context and institutions, and the intention-behavior link and entrepreneurial process. The study also identifies 25 different themes within these categories. The paper highlights research gaps and suggests new research directions. The findings indicate that EI research is rapidly evolving, with increasing interest in new areas such as social and sustainable entrepreneurship. The study emphasizes the need for further research to address these gaps and improve understanding of EI. The paper also discusses the importance of methodological rigor and the need for more comprehensive studies to evaluate the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education programs. Overall, the study provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of EI research and identifies key areas for future investigation.A systematic literature review on Entrepreneurial Intentions: Citation, Thematic Analyses, and Research Agenda
This paper presents a systematic review of 409 papers on entrepreneurial intentions (EI) published between 2004 and 2013. The study aims to clarify the sub-fields in EI research by analyzing citation patterns and thematic trends. The research identifies five main areas of study, plus a sixth category for new research topics. These areas include core model and theoretical issues, personal-level variables, entrepreneurship education and intentions, the role of context and institutions, and the intention-behavior link and entrepreneurial process. The study also identifies 25 different themes within these categories. The paper highlights research gaps and suggests new research directions. The findings indicate that EI research is rapidly evolving, with increasing interest in new areas such as social and sustainable entrepreneurship. The study emphasizes the need for further research to address these gaps and improve understanding of EI. The paper also discusses the importance of methodological rigor and the need for more comprehensive studies to evaluate the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education programs. Overall, the study provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of EI research and identifies key areas for future investigation.