Purpose

This study aims to investigate the relevance of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) in predicting the intentional behaviour of refugee entrepreneurs. This paper uses key components of the theory on attitude, subjective norms and perceived control to explore the willingness of refugees to participate in microenterprise support programmes (MESP) in refugee camps.

Design/methodology/approach

This study used a positivist research approach, comprising a quantitative basis of enquiry and gathered data via survey questionnaires. In total, 400 usable questionnaires were completed and used for analysis. This study uses descriptive and inferential analysis with SPSS and confirmatory factor analysis with AMOS to test three key TPB hypotheses.

Findings

The structured model revealed acceptable high goodness-of-fit indices. Also, the findings indicated that out of three hypotheses, two hypotheses (attitude and perceived control) were substantial, positive and significant. However, the relationship between subjective norms of refugees and their intention to participate in MESP was insignificant. The findings of this study indicate the low-profile refugees give to the views and opinions of the surrounding communities when it comes to determining their intentional behaviour. As such, some poignant implications may relate to microfinance and microcredit programmes targeting refugees.

Practical implications

The present study illustrates the interrelationships between the proposed variables. Also, by understanding the relationships between the selected variables, the findings would be useful for the concerned authorities to ameliorate and upgrade the well-being of refugees along with empowering their environment, which would facilitate their engagement in business and entrepreneurship.

Originality/value

This study explores the relevance of TPB and its components in the context of the intentional behaviour of refugee entrepreneurs. It further illuminates the distinction of refugee behaviour towards entrepreneurship and MESP.

中文翻译：

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探索难民参与微型企业支持计划（MESP）的有意行为：计划行为理论（TPB）仍然相关吗？

目的

本研究旨在调查计划行为理论（TPB）在预测难民企业家的故意行为中的相关性。本文使用态度、主观规范和感知控制理论的关键组成部分来探讨难民参与难民营微型企业支持计划 (MESP) 的意愿。

设计/方法/方法

本研究采用实证研究方法，包括定量的调查基础和通过调查问卷收集的数据。总共完成了 400 份可用问卷并用于分析。本研究使用 SPSS 进行描述性和推论分析以及使用 AMOS 进行验证性因素分析来检验三个关键的 TPB 假设。

发现

结构化模型揭示了可接受的高拟合优度指数。此外，研究结果表明，在三个假设中，两个假设（态度和感知控制）是实质性的、积极的和重要的。然而，难民的主观规范与他们参与 MESP 的意图之间的关系并不显着。这项研究的结果表明，低调的难民在确定他们的故意行为时会考虑周围社区的观点和意见。因此，一些尖锐的影响可能与针对难民的小额信贷和小额信贷计划有关。

实际影响

本研究说明了所提出的变量之间的相互关系。此外，通过了解所选变量之间的关系，研究结果将有助于有关当局改善和提升难民的福祉，同时增强他们的环境，这将有助于他们参与商业和创业。

原创性/价值

本研究探讨了 TPB 及其组成部分在难民企业家的故意行为背景下的相关性。它进一步阐明了难民行为对创业和 MESP 的区别。