Delving into Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Quindecinnial Bibliometric Perspective on the Influence of Personality Traits

Abstract

This study conducts a comprehensive fifteen-year investigation into the interaction between personality traits and entrepreneurial intentions, utilizing a bibliometric approach to provide an insightful overview of the evolution, trends, and contributions in this area. The primary goal is to identify significant keywords, authors, and research clusters while illuminating the development of understanding regarding the relationship between personality traits and entrepreneurial intentions over time. A bibliometric literature review was performed using data from the Web of Science (WoS) database, covering the period from 2009 to 2023, and employing various techniques, such as citation analysis, co-citation analysis, co-authorship analysis, co-occurrence analysis, and bibliographic coupling, to map and analyze the research landscape. The findings reveal key premises and focus areas explored by scholars in this field, highlighting crucial research directions and emphasizing the importance of further exploration. This manuscript offers a unique and comprehensive analysis of research on entrepreneurial intentions and personality traits, spanning a fifteen-year period that has not been previously examined in the literature. By utilizing a range of bibliometric techniques, this study provides a multifaceted examination of the field's growth, knowledge structure, and emerging trends, contributing to a deeper understanding of the factors influencing entrepreneurial intentions and offering valuable insights for future research, policy formulation, and the enhancement of entrepreneurship education and support initiatives.