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The role of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and resilience in influencing entrepreneurial transition decisions from hybrid to full-time entrepreneurship
Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2025.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/109149 The role of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and resilience in influencing entrepreneurial transition decisions from hybrid to full-time entrepreneurship Myres, Kerrin ichelp@gibs.co.za Molekoa, Malinkeng UCTD Hybrid entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Self-efficacy Entrepreneurial resilience Entrepreneurial transition decisions Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2025. While entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) and resilience (ER) are known to influence entrepreneurial transitions, existing models are often based on stable economies. This study addresses a critical gap by investigating their combined influence on the transition from hybrid to full-time entrepreneurship within the high-adversity, resource-constrained context of South Africa. Using a quantitative, cross-sectional approach, the study surveyed 195 Black South African professionals who were either currently hybrid entrepreneurs or had recently transitioned to full-time entrepreneurship. Hypotheses were tested using regression analysis and Hayes parallel multiple mediator model to assess the individual, combined, and mediating effects of ESE and ER on entrepreneurial transition decisions (ETD). Findings show that both ESE and ER positively influence ETD. However, ER emerged as the stronger predictor (H1b: β = 0.80, R² = 0.37), explaining more of the variation in transition decisions than ESE (H1a: β = 0.57, R² = 0.09). In the combined model, ER remained the main factor, while ESE had a smaller effect. Additionally, ESE partially mediated the relationship between ER and ETD, indicating that resilience also directly influences transition decisions, beyond its role in building confidence (H3: β = .797, R² = 0.378). These findings suggest that in high-adversity contexts, psychological resilience is the prerequisite for self-efficacy. Support ecosystems for South African entrepreneurs must therefore move beyond traditional skills-based (ESE) training to actively build psychological resilience to navigate structural economic challenges. As the study is cross-sectional, it cannot confirm cause-and-effect relationships, and future research should use longitudinal methods to explore how ESE and ER develop over time during the transition process. Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) MBA Unrestricted Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure 2026-03-23T09:34:21Z 2026-03-23T09:34:21Z 2026-05-05 2025 Mini Dissertation * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/109149 en © 2025 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Hybrid entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Self-efficacy Entrepreneurial resilience Entrepreneurial transition decisions The role of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and resilience in influencing entrepreneurial transition decisions from hybrid to full-time entrepreneurship |
| title | The role of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and resilience in influencing entrepreneurial transition decisions from hybrid to full-time entrepreneurship |
| title_full | The role of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and resilience in influencing entrepreneurial transition decisions from hybrid to full-time entrepreneurship |
| title_fullStr | The role of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and resilience in influencing entrepreneurial transition decisions from hybrid to full-time entrepreneurship |
| title_full_unstemmed | The role of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and resilience in influencing entrepreneurial transition decisions from hybrid to full-time entrepreneurship |
| title_short | The role of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and resilience in influencing entrepreneurial transition decisions from hybrid to full-time entrepreneurship |
| title_sort | role of entrepreneurial self efficacy and resilience in influencing entrepreneurial transition decisions from hybrid to full time entrepreneurship |
| topic | UCTD Hybrid entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Self-efficacy Entrepreneurial resilience Entrepreneurial transition decisions |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/109149 |