How Psychological Capital and Dark Triad Mediate the Effect of Entrepreneurial Attitude Orientation on Entrepreneurial Intention

Abstract

This study aims to analyze and explain the role of psychological capital, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and narcissism in mediating the effect of entrepreneurial attitude orientation on entrepreneurial intentions. The population in this study is included in the limited population because the number of population used has been determined, namely active undergraduate students Class of 2021 at the Badung Regency State University, the sample of this study was 388 people. Data collection methods used were interviews and distributing questionnaires. The data analysis technique used is SEM-PLS. The results of this study show that entrepreneurial attitude orientation has a positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial intentions, Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy and psychological capital. Machiavellianism has a positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial intentions. Narcissism has a positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial intentions. Psychopathy does not have a significant effect on entrepreneurial intentions. Psychological capital has a positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial intentions. Entrepreneurial attitude orientation has a positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial intentions with Machiavellianism, narcissism and psychological capital as mediating variables. Psychopathy cannot mediate the effect of entrepreneurial attitude orientation on entrepreneurial intentions.