Revista da Academia de Empreendedorismo

1528-2686

Abstrato

The Effect of Psychological Capital on Entrepreneurial Success in South Africa

Obey Dzomonda

The purpose of this study was to examine the nexus between psychological capital and entrepreneurial success in South Africa. The study utilized a quantitative research design. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data in a survey. 250 entrepreneurs were considered as the sample of the study. The purposive sampling technique was used since it was difficult to find a sampling frame for the participants. The Cronbach’s Alpha was used to measure reliability. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings showed that there is a significant and positive relationship between psychological capital and financial performance of the entrepreneurial venture. Also, a significant and positive relationship was established between psychological capital and entrepreneurial wellbeing. The implication of the above findings is that psychological capital is a key determinant of entrepreneurial success. Thus, entrepreneurs were recommended to engage in activities which can boost their psychological capital. 

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