The study highlights the potential adverse effects of action-oriented entrepreneurship training programs on trainees' entrepreneurial self-efficacy. The researchers suggest that error mastery orientation determines how trainees respond to complex problems during the program. Trainees with high error mastery orientation are less likely to experience decreases in self-efficacy when facing problems, while those with low error mastery orientation are more vulnerable. Understanding these self-regulatory factors can provide insights into how to mitigate the adverse effects of such training programs.

The study reveals that despite high work engagement and low recovery levels, entrepreneurs avoid burnout and accumulate positive psychological outcomes by investing in more work engagement in a positive environment. This positive workaholism is an adaptive psychological strategy that helps entrepreneurs stay in control of their business and gain personal benefits.

ADHD-Entrepreneurship relationship posits that ADHD symptoms fit with entrepreneurship can be both an asset and liability.

“The self-efficacy of an entrepreneur cannot be viewed in isolation from the environment in which they operate.”

How does self-efficacy influence funder decision-making performance?