Disability entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurial passion and support programs

What is it about?

This research investigates the relationship between entrepreneurial passion, entrepreneurial support programmes, and entrepreneurial intention, while also exploring the moderating influence of entrepreneurial support programmes on the relationship between entrepreneurial passion and entrepreneurial intention. The study focuses specifically on students with physical disabilities enrolled in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Hierarchical regression analysis was conducted to evaluate the associations between the variables and examine the proposed hypotheses. The study revealed a positive relationship between both entrepreneurial passion and entrepreneurial support programmes with entrepreneurial intention. Additionally, it was observed that entrepreneurial support programmes played a moderating role in the link between entrepreneurial passion and entrepreneurial intention.

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Why is it important?

This paper responds to the need for a deeper comprehension of the mechanisms via which individuals with disabilities can be effectively facilitated in their pursuit of entrepreneurship. Specifically, it seeks to identify the various aspects that contribute to providing support in this context. This study enhances understanding of the connection between entrepreneurial passion and intention by examining this relationship among individuals with physical disabilities. This investigation is particularly significant due to the presence of substantial barriers faced by individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the study focuses on a developing country context where entrepreneurship may be driven more by necessity rather than passion. This study highlights the significance of cultivating entrepreneurial passion and offering inclusive and easily accessible entrepreneurial support programmes as effective means of facilitating and supporting the entry into entrepreneurship for individuals with disabilities.