Entrepreneurial Desire for Outmigration: A Validated Measure-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Entrepreneurial Desire for Outmigration: A Validated Measure

Published:2021-09-01 Issue:3 Volume:13 Page:75-94
ISSN:2543-831X
Container-title:Journal of Intercultural Management
language:en
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Author:

Schill Ryan¹^ORCID,Andrade Maureen²^ORCID,Miller Ron²^ORCID,Schill Angela²^ORCID,Benson David²^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Utah Valley University Orem , Utah , USA

2. Utah Valley University, Orem , Utah , USA

Abstract

Abstract Objective: The objective of this study was to understand the personal and inter- personal pressures entrepreneurial individuals feel to pursue opportunities out- side their home country. Methodology: Entrepreneurs in Mexico were given a survey regarding personal and interpersonal pressures to out migrate. Findings: Exploratory factor analysis showed three valid factors for outmigration: personal preference, social pressure, and perception of opportunities. Value Added: The instrument developed offers an overall Outmigration Tendency (OT) score which can provide valuable insight into why entrepreneurs choose to emigrate. This appears to be the first instrument to measure outmigration pressure and to be validated internationally. Recommendations: The tendency score resulting from the survey can help researchers and policy makers understand the likelihood of a worker leaving his/her country to seek work opportunities elsewhere.

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Link

https://www.sciendo.com/pdf/10.2478/joim-2021-0067

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