Examining the Mediating Role of Social Worth in the Effect of Employees' Person Environment-Fit on Entrepreneurial Intention

Abstract

This study examines the impact of person-environment fit and social acceptance on entrepreneurial intent in the workplace. Based on survey data collected from 289 individuals with at least five years of work experience, the analysis was conducted on 251 valid responses. Results indicate a significant effect of person-environment fit on entrepreneurial intent, particularly within the dimension of person-job fit. Additionally, the study confirms that the perception of social value plays an indirect role in this relationship. Findings suggest that feeling valued by one’s social environment strengthens individuals’ entrepreneurial intentions, and that alignment within the work environment further supports this process. These results contribute to the literature by highlighting the positive effects of person-environment fit and social worth perception on entrepreneurial propensity.

Keywords

• Person Environment Fit
• Social Worth
• Entrepreneurial Intention

Çalışanların Çevre Uyumlarının Girişimcilik Niyetleri Üzerindeki Etkisinde Algıladıkları Sosyal Değerin Aracı Rolünün İncelenmesi

Abstract

Bu araştırma, iş hayatında uyum ve sosyal kabulün girişimcilik niyeti üzerindeki etkilerini incelemektedir. En az 5 yıl iş tecrübesi olan 289 kişiden anket yöntemiyle toplanan verilere dayanarak, 251 geçerli cevap üzerinden analiz yapılmıştır. Sonuçlara göre, kişi-çevre uyumunun girişimcilik niyeti üzerinde belirgin bir etkisi olduğu ve bu etkinin özellikle kişi-iş uyumu boyutunda öne çıktığı gözlenmiştir. Ayrıca, sosyal değer algısının bu etkileşimde dolaylı bir rol oynadığı doğrulanmıştır. Çalışma, sosyal çevre tarafından değerli hissetmenin, bireylerin girişimcilik niyetlerini güçlendirdiğini ve iş ortamında uyum sağlamanın bu süreci desteklediğini göstermektedir. Elde edilen bulgular, kişi-çevre uyumu ve sosyal değer algısının girişimcilik eğilimi üzerindeki olumlu etkilerine dair literatüre katkı sunmaktadır.

Keywords

• Kişi-Çevre Uyumu
• Sosyal Değer
• Girişimcilik Niyeti

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