| Literature DB >> 32183291 |
José Antonio Climent-Rodríguez1, Yolanda Navarro-Abal2, Celia Sánchez-López2, Agustín Galán-García2,3, Juan Gómez-Salgado4,5.
Abstract
In the new work environment, self-employment as a formula and entrepreneurship as an attitude have gained prominence as a means to foster a more competitive economy and increase employment opportunities. Having an entrepreneurial attitude, in addition to being positive on a work level, can also have positive effects on the health of the entrepreneur. The objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between an entrepreneurial attitude and its influence on the general health of Spanish self-employed workers who possess these skills, compared to those who lack them. A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out through random sampling of 1148 self-employed professionals throughout Spain from 21 different economic sectors. The results show the existence of a negative relationship between entrepreneurial attitude and age, that is to say, an entrepreneurial attitude decreases with age. With the sex variable, women show less entrepreneurial attitude and with mental health, decreased mental health was shown in those with a greater entrepreneurial attitude. On the other hand, there is a positive linearity between a positive attitude and the social function of the state of health.Entities:
Keywords: engaged workers; innovative and intrapreneurial skills; mental health; occupational health; occupational health promotion; quality of working life; work-health balance
Year: 2020 PMID: 32183291 PMCID: PMC7143278 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17061892
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health ISSN: 1660-4601 Impact factor: 3.390
Sociodemographic characteristics of the sample.
| Characteristic | Percentage % |
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| Man | 64.3 |
| Woman | 35.7 |
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| No studies | 0.9 |
| Primary studies | 19.5 |
| Secondary studies | 9.4 |
| Higher Secondary studies | 11.8 |
| Vocational Training | 15.2 |
| University | 42.5 |
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| Primary sector | 6.7 |
| Secondary sector (excluding construction industry) | 8.2 |
| Construction industry | 13.2 |
| Services sector | 71.3 |
Descriptive statistics of the study variables.
| Variable | N | Range | Minimum | Maximum | Mean | Standard Deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 1148 | 55 | 18 | 73 | 45.29 | 10.065 |
| General entrepreneurial competence | 1148 | 10.00 | 12.00 | 22.00 | 17.7452 | 1.93963 |
| Physical function | 1148 | 8.00 | 22.00 | 30.00 | 29.0810 | 1.75616 |
| Physical role | 1146 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 8.00 | 7.5689 | 1.15787 |
| Body pain | 1147 | 10.00 | 2.00 | 12.00 | 7.5058 | 2.26619 |
| General health | 1148 | 16.00 | 9.00 | 25.00 | 20.1592 | 3.25483 |
| Vitality | 1148 | 20.00 | 4.00 | 24.00 | 17.7744 | 4.03068 |
| Social function | 1148 | 9.00 | 2.00 | 11.00 | 10.2230 | 1.55316 |
| Emotional role | 1145 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 6.00 | 5.7528 | 0.75323 |
| Mental health | 1148 | 25.00 | 5.00 | 30.00 | 24.3859 | 4.31518 |
| Entrepreneurial competence achievement | 1145 | 11.70 | 10.50 | 22.20 | 17.7720 | 2.01776 |
| Entrepreneurial competence fulfilment | 1143 | 14.17 | 10.50 | 24.67 | 18.5992 | 2.35275 |
| Entrepreneurial competence power | 1125 | 16.00 | 9.00 | 25.00 | 17.4831 | 2.36771 |
Model 1. Dependent variable (entrepreneurial attitude). Independent variables: age, sex, level of studies, professional activity, and health.
| Age | Sex | SF | MH |
|---|---|---|---|
| −0.156 *** | −0.093 ** | 0.093 * | −0.124 ** |
Social Function (SF); Mental Health (MH). N = 1.148; * p < 0.05; ** p < 0.01; *** p < 0.001, R2: 0.048; Adjusted R2: 0.036.
Model 2. Dependent variable (achievement dimension of an entrepreneurial attitude). Independent variables: age, sex, level of studies, professional activity, and health.
| Age | Sex | MH |
|---|---|---|
| −0.144 *** | −0.096 ** | −0.122 ** |
Mental Health (MH). N = 1.148; ** p < 0.01; *** p > 0.001; R2: 0.048; Adjusted R2: 0.036.
Model 3. Dependent variable (planning dimension of an entrepreneurial attitude). Independent variables: age, sex, level of studies, professional activity, and health.
| Age | Sex | SF | VT |
|---|---|---|---|
| −0.097 ** | −0.074 * | 0.145 *** | 0.094 * |
Social Function (SF); Vitality (VT); N = 1.148; * p < 0.05; ** p < 0.01; *** p > 0.001, R2: 0.048; Adjusted R2: 0.036.
Model 4. Dependent variable (power dimension of an entrepreneurial attitude). Independent variables: age, sex, level of studies, professional activity, and health.
| Age | Sex | VT | GH | MH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| −0.142 *** | −0.115 *** | 0.120 ** | 0.084 * | −0.107 ** |
Body Pain (BP); Vitality (VT); General Health (GH); Mental Health (MH) N = 1.148; * p < 0.05; ** p < 0.01; *** p > 0.001, R2: 0.048; Adjusted R2: 0.036.