RT journal article
T1 Redefining entrepreneurial happiness based on personality traits: the role of the Big Five
A1 González Peña, Anais Estefanía
A1 Sánchez-Tovar, Yesenia
A1 Galván-Vela, Esthela
A1 Ravina-Ripoll, Rafael
A2 Organización de Empresas
K1 Happiness
K1 Big Five theory
K1 Openness
K1 Neuroticism
K1 Conscientiousness
AB This study investigates how the Big Five personality traits shape the perception of happiness among Mexican entrepreneurs, addressing a gap in research on the psychological determinants of entrepreneurial well-being. A quantitative, cross-sectional survey was conducted with 319 entrepreneurs, and the data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results show that openness to experience, conscientiousness, and low neuroticism significantly increase perceived happiness, while agreeableness has no effect, challenging prior assumptions. These findings contribute to the literature by identifying personality-based predictors of entrepreneurial happiness and highlight the importance of psychological resources in entrepreneurship. In practice, the study offers insights for designing support programs and public policies that foster emotionally sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems
PB Springer Nature
SN 1465-7503
YR 2025
FD 2025-12-04
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/38203
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/38203
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 09-nov-2026