{"title":"Tensions rooted in the dual commitment of social enterprises operating in a less developed region of Hungary","authors":"Janka Tóth, Máté Repisky, György Málovics","doi":"10.1108/sej-04-2023-0052","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sej-04-2023-0052","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The aim of this paper is twofold. The main objective is to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the tensions that characterize social enterprises because of their dual (economic and social) commitments in a Hungarian context.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The research was exploratory, as no structured inquiry has been carried out in a Hungarian context concerning the sources of tension social enterprises encounter because of their dual commitments. Therefore, a qualitative approach was chosen to achieve the exploratory goal. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were carried out with one expert and nine social entrepreneurs to map and understand these tensions in a Hungarian context.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The research provides a comprehensive three-level model of tensions in which concrete (observable) tensions are grouped into 4 main groups of tensions and 15 subgroups.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This study is original in two ways. First, besides the numerous tensions other researchers have already observed, this study revealed some that have not been empirically observed. Second, being the first research on tensions in a Hungarian context, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, the results increase understanding of social entrepreneurship in a Hungarian context based on the lived experiences of Hungarian social entrepreneurs.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":46809,"journal":{"name":"Social Enterprise Journal","volume":"91 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140927718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eduardo da Silva Fernandes, Ines Hexsel Grochau, Carla Schwengber ten Caten, Diogo José Horst, Pedro Paulo Andrade Junior
{"title":"Determinants of the financial performance of social enterprises in an emerging economy: a quantitative analysis","authors":"Eduardo da Silva Fernandes, Ines Hexsel Grochau, Carla Schwengber ten Caten, Diogo José Horst, Pedro Paulo Andrade Junior","doi":"10.1108/sej-04-2023-0043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sej-04-2023-0043","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This paper aims to identify the determining factors for the financial performance (FP) of social enterprises in an emerging country, in this case Brazil.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>This paper identifies the determinants of the FP of social enterprises in Brazil using the resource-based view as a theoretical lenses and the quantitative method (<em>n</em> = 601) of logistic regression, analyzing the importance of nine variables related to SEs.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The findings refer to practical contributions (which show how SEs should focus and allocate their resources to maximize FP) and theoretical contributions linked to entrepreneurship literature (by differentiating the results of this work from the literature on commercial entrepreneurship in terms of resources), social entrepreneurship literature (by presenting the resources that determine their FP), business literature, entrepreneurial finance and entrepreneurship in emerging economies.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This work represents a novelty from a methodological point of view, filling the gap regarding the lack of studies that apply a quantitative methodology to a large sample and analyze several different variables when most studies analyze only one factor related to the performance of an organization. It also fills the gap in entrepreneurship studies that use some theoretical lenses. This work is also a pioneer in analyzing the variables involved, such as market orientation, technologies and impact measurement in social entrepreneurship. As this work uses data from a secondary sample, there is the limitation of not choosing the analyzed variables. Even though there were many variables in the sample, it was impossible to consider some variables, referring to various aspects of resources and performance. For this same reason, the social performance of SEs, which is of fundamental importance within the objectives of any organization of this type, was not analyzed and may be a suggestion for future work.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":46809,"journal":{"name":"Social Enterprise Journal","volume":"190 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140928035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Beyond the formal economy. Social cooperatives for labour integration under the pressure of market competitiveness","authors":"Márta Kiss, Katalin Rácz","doi":"10.1108/sej-09-2023-0112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sej-09-2023-0112","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Using the theoretical framework of the substantive economy, this study aims to point out the main aspects of the substantive mode of operation that help the integration of disadvantaged people while at the same time shedding light on the barriers that hinder economically efficient functioning in a market economy.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Research focuses on Hungarian rural work integration social cooperatives, which are engaged in producing activity by the employment of disadvantaged people. In the research, mixed methods were applied: results of a questionnaire survey covering 102 cooperatives, as well as 20 semi-structured interviews and experiences from the field. A total of 17 indicators were used to explore the substantive operational features, promoting mechanisms and problems in the following areas: organisational goals and outcomes; integrating roles and functions; productive functions; and the embeddedness of cooperatives.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>As for results, substantive operational mechanisms and tools that support the integration of disadvantaged people have been identified such as mentoring, social incentives, the ability to create local value or the expansion of local community services. At the same time, several barriers have been detected that make it difficult to operate economically, such as cooperatives being a stepping stone for workers, excessive product heterogeneity or the lack of vertically structured bridging relationships.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The value of the study is to counterpoint the mechanisms promoting social purposes of work-integration social cooperatives and the obstacles to their long-term sustainability within the framework of the substantive economy, to better understand their functioning and the less quantifiable factors of their performance.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":46809,"journal":{"name":"Social Enterprise Journal","volume":"54 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140928127","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A geographical analysis of social enterprises: the case of Ireland","authors":"Lucas Olmedo, Mary O. Shaughnessy, Paul Holloway","doi":"10.1108/sej-09-2023-0105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sej-09-2023-0105","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This study aims to conduct a geographical analysis of the distribution and type of activities developed by social enterprises in rural and urban areas of Ireland.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The study analyses data of more than 4,000 social enterprises against a six-tier rural/urban typology, using descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests to test six hypotheses.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The study shows a geographical rural–urban pattern in the distribution of social enterprises in Ireland, with a positive association between the remoteness of an area and the ratio of social enterprises, and a lack of capital-city effect related to the density of social enterprises. The analysis also shows a statistically significant geographical rural–urban pattern for the types of activities developed by social enterprises. The authors observe a positive association between the remoteness of the areas and the presence of social enterprises operating in the community and local development sector whereas the association is not significant for social enterprises developing welfare services.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>The paper shows the potential of using recently developed rural–urban typologies and tools such as geographical information systems for conducting geographical research on social enterprises. The findings also have implications for informing spatially sensitive policymaking on social enterprises.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The merging of a large national data set of social enterprises with geographical tools and data at subregional level contributes to the methodological advancement of the field of social enterprises, providing tools and frameworks for a nuanced and spatially sensitive analysis of these organisations.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":46809,"journal":{"name":"Social Enterprise Journal","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140805751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Brunna Sagioratto Coltro Oliveira, Alex Weymer, Pedro Piccoli, Simone Cristina Ramos
{"title":"The relationship between training effectiveness and financial performance in cooperative organizations","authors":"Brunna Sagioratto Coltro Oliveira, Alex Weymer, Pedro Piccoli, Simone Cristina Ramos","doi":"10.1108/sej-07-2023-0082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sej-07-2023-0082","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between training and financial performance in cooperative organizations.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>To achieve this goal, the fixed-effect panel regression technique was used, from a single database containing hours and amounts invested in training by 35 large Brazilian agribusiness cooperatives over 10 years as the main independent variable of the econometric model. Financial performance was operationalized by the Net Margin and ROE.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>It was possible to identify a positive relationship between expenditure on training and the future rate of return and profitability of the organizations in question. The results also indicate that this relationship grows stronger over the first three years after the investments are made and ceases to exist after this period. The findings are robust with regard to a series of alternative explanations and contribute to understanding the relationship between training and organizational performance in financial terms, considering the extent and duration of training.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The originality this study is justified by the pioneering spirit of presenting direct evidence linking investment in training and financial performance and the duration of this relationship. Thus, the study makes a significant contribution to the construction of knowledge on the subject.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":46809,"journal":{"name":"Social Enterprise Journal","volume":"39 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140574806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the role of narrative in social enterprise and social innovation","authors":"Nico Meissner, Joanne McNeill, Matt Allen","doi":"10.1108/sej-07-2023-0087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sej-07-2023-0087","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This paper aims to examine how the fields of social enterprise, social entrepreneurship and social innovation have theorised and applied the concepts of narrative and storytelling.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>A literature review and subsequent thematic analysis were used. A keyword search of three databases identified 93 relevant articles that were subsequently reviewed for this paper.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Four main roles for storytelling and narrative were found in the literature: to gain support for social innovation, to inspire social change, to build a social-entrepreneurial identity and to debate the meaning and direction of social innovation itself.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>Following the literature review, capacities and applications of storytelling and narrative in other, related fields are discussed to highlight practical use cases of storytelling that might currently be underdeveloped in the social enterprise and innovation sectors.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The paper argues that the social innovation and enterprise literature predominantly views storytelling as a form of mass communication, while often overlooking its ability to foster communal debate and organise intrapersonal dialogue as possible aspects of strategic thinking and innovation management in social enterprise, social entrepreneurship and social innovation.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":46809,"journal":{"name":"Social Enterprise Journal","volume":"68 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140574999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Social enterprise growth by design: using design to incubate and accelerate social enterprises","authors":"Hyejin Kwon, Youngok Choi, Richard Hazenberg","doi":"10.1108/sej-07-2023-0089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sej-07-2023-0089","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The paper aims to explore the roles and impact of design in incubating and accelerating social enterprises. It aims to understand design’s influence on social enterprise ecosystems and in improving outcomes for social enterprises.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The study used an exploratory, qualitative approach, using case studies and interviews. The comparative case-study methodology was applied to evaluate the influence of design on the development of social enterprises in the UK and South Korea and identify critical issues in their utilisation of design. Empirical data included: in-depth case studies of design utilisation practices (UK = 6; South Korea = 15) and design applications (UK = 2; South Korea = 2) for the growth of social enterprise and its ecosystem; 27 social enterprise/design experts (UK = 17; South Korea = 10); and 22 social enterprises (UK = 12; South Korea = 10). Content and thematic analysis were used to synthesise the findings.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Findings demonstrate the differing influences of design on social enterprise, from improving products/services and business models to enhancing social enterprise ecosystem support and networks. Future directions are suggested for applying design for social enterprise growth, business stage development and systematising interactions between the social enterprise and design sectors.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>The research is based on case studies from only two countries. Further, the adoption of working definitions of social enterprise in the countries may result in the research underestimating the heterogeneity of social enterprise.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>The findings contribute to optimising efficient ecosystem development to improve social enterprise competitiveness and innovation.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This paper establishes a research foundation on design for social enterprise, offering theoretical and practical insights into its impact on growth.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":46809,"journal":{"name":"Social Enterprise Journal","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140323064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Open value creation for the common good: a comprehensive exploration of social innovation in the context of social enterprises","authors":"Ákos Nagy, Noémi Krátki","doi":"10.1108/sej-08-2023-0103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sej-08-2023-0103","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This study aims to explore the ways that social enterprises (SE) create value by embedding themselves in networks through the process of social innovation (SI). The processes of achieving common social missions were studied through selected organizations using an open approach to SI. Novel operational structures as well as unique forms of created value were explored.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Two organizations embedded in local and international networks were studied and were chosen due to their SI profiles. The study was based on qualitative exploratory research. In-depth analysis was conducted through interviews, open discussions, document analysis as well as personal observation to understand the dynamic interrelatedness of the main factors influencing success of SI ventures.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>This paper identified the role of SI in SEs embedded in networks. Furthermore, the social value creation processes of these organizations as well as the value they create were explored. Based on the findings, SI is rooted in the personality of the included members of the network. The tools of collaboration are platforms that connect the network members to each other. The embedded organizations apply the concept of community sharing with the aim of social value creation.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>By focusing mainly on system design principles, the sample consists of mainly those at the core of organizations in facilitator roles, leaving peripheral actor perceptions to be determined by secondhand observations.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>While providing a general summary of factors influencing SI activities from extent literature, the paper mainly contributes by providing deeper insight into complex models of SI practices used by SEs. The paper further contributes to popularizing the growing role of SI activities in SEs.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":46809,"journal":{"name":"Social Enterprise Journal","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140074797","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The SMart cooperative model and scale-up experience: spreading social innovation in the cultural field across Europe","authors":"Rocío Nogales Muriel","doi":"10.1108/sej-01-2023-0006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sej-01-2023-0006","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of this paper is to explore how, in a context of economic, political, social and environmental transitions, SMart, a cultural and artistic social enterprise (CASE), has developed a relevant cooperative model to contribute to mitigate the structural labour precariousness of artists and creators.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The research design includes a mixed-method approach that combines qualitative and quantitative methodologies with emphasis on the former. Namely, the organisation is SMartbe and its replication across nine European countries was studied as a revelatory case study. Five main types of techniques were deployed in the course of this research, including desk review, direct (participant) observation, interviews, focus group and questionnaire (Likert-scale survey).</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>CASEs constitute a specific institutional arrangement that offers innovative labour arrangements for cultural workers and artists to fight against precariousness. Social enterprises are embedded in the social and solidarity economy and stand at the crossroads of markets, civil society and the public, which places them in a critical position: depending on the logic, actors and contexts at play, social enterprises can ensure to varying degrees the general interest through their social mission, their sustainability via the real participation of all their stakeholders and the carrying out of economic activities that are fully consistent with their mission.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>It is within this type of sustainability and participation that transformative social innovation can emerge within CASEs. Their potential to contribute to transformative social innovation is based on its four objectives: cultural (to imagine human, participative and sustainable alternatives); social (to achieve a social –including the environment – mission and join the ecosocial transition); participatory (empowering and impacting the public sphere); and economic (being financially sustainable and fair).</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":46809,"journal":{"name":"Social Enterprise Journal","volume":"65 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140035759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Social entrepreneurial opportunity recognition among higher education students: scale development and validation","authors":"Parvathy Viswanath, Sadananda Reddy Annapally, Aneesh Kumar","doi":"10.1108/sej-04-2023-0051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sej-04-2023-0051","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This study aims to develop and validate a multidimensional scale to measure the motivating factors that lead to opportunity recognition in social entrepreneurship among higher education institute (HEI) students.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The scale was developed through two phases; in phase 1, semi-structured interviews with social entrepreneurs and aspiring students were conducted to explore themes for item generation. Phase 2 included developing and validating the scale using exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The sample included HEI students (<em>n</em> = 300 for EFA, <em>n</em> = 300 for CFA) with either academic background or volunteering experiences in social entrepreneurship.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>A 24-item scale is developed in the study, with six factors measuring the motivating factors influencing opportunity recognition in social entrepreneurship: life experiences, social awareness, social inclination, community development, institutional voids and natural option for a meaningful career.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>The scale facilitates the development of theories and models in social entrepreneurship. The scale also enables policymakers and social entrepreneurship educators to understand the motivating factors that lead to opportunity recognition among students. It would help them to provide target-specific support to students.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first attempt to develop a scale that measures opportunity recognition in social entrepreneurship based on specific motivating factors. The study used the model by Yitshaki and Kropp (2016) as the conceptual framework. This study is the first attempt to triangulate the model’s findings using a quantitative methodology and through the development of a measurement scale. Besides, the scale adds value to social entrepreneurship research, which lacks empirical research on HEI students.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":46809,"journal":{"name":"Social Enterprise Journal","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139927273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}