Re-entry intentions of failed entrepreneurs: the roles of social support and resilience

Alamir Al-alawi; Sohail Amjed; Mohamed Yacine Haddoud; Mohammad Soliman

doi:10.1108/jsbed-12-2023-0585

journal article Jan 02, 2025

Re-entry intentions of failed entrepreneurs: the roles of social support and resilience

Alamir Al-alawi Sohail Amjed

Mohamed Yacine Haddoud

Mohammad Soliman

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development Vol. 32 No. 2 pp. 411-436 · Emerald

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Abstract

PurposeThe primary objective of this investigation is to explore the factors that lead to entrepreneurial re-entry. The study examines the influence of social support and resilience on re-entry intention through the lens of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB).Design/methodology/approachTo test the study model, data were collected from 255 failed Omani entrepreneurs accessed during a rehabilitation and incubation programme.FindingsKey findings indicate that social support boosts the confidence of failed entrepreneurs to start anew and enhances their resilience, ultimately leading to the development of re-entry intentions.Originality/valueThe field of entrepreneurship research has expanded significantly in recent years. Nevertheless, there remains a dearth of studies focusing on entrepreneurial re-entry. This research provides a unique perspective on the cognitive processes that influence re-entry entrepreneurial behaviour, highlighting the roles of social support and resilience among entrepreneurs in this process.

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Published: Jan 02, 2025
Vol/Issue: 32(2)
Pages: 411-436
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Mohamed Yacine Haddoud

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Mohammad Soliman

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Alamir Al-alawi, Sohail Amjed, Mohamed Yacine Haddoud, et al. (2025). Re-entry intentions of failed entrepreneurs: the roles of social support and resilience. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 32(2), 411-436. https://doi.org/10.1108/jsbed-12-2023-0585

Re-entry intentions of failed entrepreneurs: the roles of social support and resilience

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