The Influence of Self-Efficacy on Entrepreneurial Behavior Among K–12 Teachers

• In Event: Sheraton Roundtable Session 13
  In Roundtable Session: Lives of K–12 Teachers: Mentors, Instructional Roles, Self-Efficacy, Adaptability, and Agency

Abstract

This study aimed to: (1) assess the unique contributions of self-efficacy to entrepreneurial behavior among teachers; (2) identify the best instrument(s) to measure such contributions by testing a domain-specific instrument (teacher self-efficacy) vs. a general (occupational self-efficacy) one. A sample of 401 teachers from across the USA completed the online survey. The findings indicated that self-efficacy predicts entrepreneurial behavior and that occupational self-efficacy is a slightly better predictor of entrepreneurial behavior than teacher self-efficacy. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

Authors

• Roque do Carmo Amorim Neto, Davenport University

• Vnicius Picanco Rodrigues, Technical University of Denmark

• Douglas Stewart, Davenport University

• Anna Priem, Davenport University

• Jenna Snyder, Davenport University