A personal values view of international entrepreneurial intention

Purpose Recognising the shortage of research investigating effect individual characteristics in cross-border entrepreneurship, this study models dimensions personal values as predictors international entrepreneurship. Also, noting paucity evidence on influence ethnicity and gender entrepreneurship nexus, undertakes a multi-group analysis to clarify moderating effects these social antecedents context Mauritius. Design/methodology/approach Cross-sectional data from Mauritius is examined using sample 504 students spread across six universities. The takes structural equation modelling approach. Findings results show that, comparing distinct dimensions, has positive association with self-enhancement openness change. Furthermore, it non-significant relationship self-transcendence negative connection conservation. analyses revealed significant differences correlations ethnic categories. Originality/value Building emerging empirical interest literature, presents novel link between entrepreneurial intention Additionally, examining values, nexus advances current literature. On practical level, offers insights universities other stakeholders tasked nurturing behaviour among contemplate and, accordingly, adapt their pedagogy.