The Impact of Perceived Entrepreneurial Ability on Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Long-Term Analysis from a Global Perspective

Purpose: This study explores how perceived entrepreneurial ability (PEA) influences entrepreneurial intentions (EI) globally, anchored in the Theory of Planned Behavior, Social Learning Theory, Expectancy Theory, and Social Cognitive Career Theory.Methodology: The research employs a panel data analysis using Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) data, examining entrepreneurship rates across 22 countries over five years (2017-2022).Findings: The findings reveal that PEA significantly and positively influences EI, with consistent effects across time and geographic boundaries.Practical Implications: Policymakers and educators can utilize these insights to design interventions that enhance PEA, thereby fostering entrepreneurial intentions across diverse cultural and economic contexts.Originality: This study provides a comprehensive, longitudinal analysis, offering a broader understanding of PEA’s influence on EI, which advances the existing entrepreneurship literature.