The Role of Entrepreneurial Passion in Strengthening Entrepreneurial Intention through Self-Efficacy and Leadership: Evidence from Batam City
Repository Politeknik Negeri Batam
Date
2025-09-19
Authors
Erika Priyanti Nainggolan Erika Priyanti Nainggolan
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Politeknik Negeri Batam
Abstract
This research examines the role of entrepreneurial passion in shaping entrepreneurial
intention, with self-efficacy and leadership considered as mediating factors among micro,
small, and medium enterprise (MSME) owners in Batam City. Using a quantitative survey
approach, data were collected from 306 respondents and analyzed with Partial Least
Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) through SmartPLS 4. The results
demonstrate that entrepreneurial passion exerts a significant positive influence on self-
efficacy, leadership, and entrepreneurial intention. In addition, both self-efficacy and
leadership contribute meaningfully to strengthening entrepreneurial intention. These
findings underline the importance of psychological aspects in stimulating entrepreneurial
behavior and supporting business growth. The study enriches the entrepreneurship
literature by presenting an integrated model of entrepreneurial passion, self-efficacy,
leadership, and entrepreneurial intention, while also offering practical insights for
policymakers to design MSME development strategies aimed at enhancing entrepreneurial
capacity and ensuring long-term sustainability.
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Entrepreneurial drive, self-confidence, leadership, entrepreneurial intention, MSMEs
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