The impact of the international crisis on the entrepreneurial intentions of refugees
研究了新冠疫情期间约旦的叙利亚难民和约旦公民的创业意向，发现自我就业意愿、风险承受和自我效能感与创业意向相关，且两组人群在风险承担和自我效能感上存在显著差异。
Purpose We investigate the entrepreneurial intentions of a population under crisis — namely, recent Syrian refugees in Jordan — and Jordanian citizens to start small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach Using a structured two-part survey, data were collected through online self-reported questionnaires in which respondents subjectively reported self-perceptions. The first part dealt with respondents’ characteristics and the second with their entrepreneurial intentions. The survey took place in Jordan, sampling Jordanian citizens and Syrian refugees. A nonprobability sampling technique was used to collect the data. Findings The results show that net desirability for self-employment, tolerance for risk and self-efficacy are related to entrepreneurial intentions. We find significant differences between the Syrian refugees and the Jordanian citizens in terms of risk-taking and self-efficacy as determinants of engagement in entrepreneurial activities. Originality/value This study offers guidance to institutions working with refugees during times of crisis. Implications are discussed.