Study variables and their descriptions
| Variables | Labels/codes | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dependent variable | Agricultural Entrepreneurship | Individuals aged 18–64 engaged in early-stage entrepreneurial activity in agriculture, forestry or fishing. Respondents engaged in nascent or newly established agricultural ventures were coded 1, while those not engaged in early-stage agricultural entrepreneurship were coded 0 |
| Independent variables | Perceptual Factors | |
| Opportunity Perception (OPPORT) | Individuals (18–64) who see good entrepreneurial opportunities in their neighbourhoods within the next six months. 1 shows a perception of a good entrepreneurial opportunities, 0 shows otherwise | |
| Fear of Failure (FRFAIL) | Individuals (18–64) who indicate fear of failure could restrict their entrepreneurial endeavours. 1 shows FOF as a barrier to launch a business, 0 shows otherwise | |
| Ent. Self-Efficacy (SUSKIL) | Individuals (18–64) who indicate they have necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to start an entrepreneurial venture. 1 shows ability to launch an entrepreneurial venture, 0 shows otherwise | |
| Social Factors | ||
| Ent. Role Model (KNOWEN) | Individuals (18–64) who have a personal acquaintance and have established an entrepreneurial venture within the last two years. 1 shows the respondent knows at least one entrepreneur, 0 shows otherwise | |
| Desirable Career Choice (NBGOOD) | Individuals (18–64) who think that entrepreneurship is a desirable career option for the majority of the people in their country. 1 shows the respondent agrees to this statement, 0 shows otherwise | |
| Social Status (NBSTAT) | Individuals (18–64) who believe that entrepreneurs have high social status and respect in their country. 1 shows the respondent agrees to this statement, 0 shows otherwise | |
| Media Coverage (NBMEDI) | Individuals (18–64) who believe that entrepreneurs are frequently featured in media in their country. 1 shows the respondent agrees to this statement, 0 shows otherwise | |
| Control variables | Demographic Factors | |
| Age | Age of individuals (18–64) | |
| Gender | 1 shows male, 2 shows female | |
| Household Income (GEMHHINC) | Lowest 33, middle 33 and upper 33 percentile and coded them as 1, 2, 3 respectively | |
| Variables | Labels/codes | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dependent variable | Agricultural Entrepreneurship | Individuals aged 18–64 engaged in early-stage entrepreneurial activity in agriculture, forestry or fishing. Respondents engaged in nascent or newly established agricultural ventures were coded 1, while those not engaged in early-stage agricultural entrepreneurship were coded 0 |
| Independent variables | ||
| Opportunity Perception (OPPORT) | Individuals (18–64) who see good entrepreneurial opportunities in their neighbourhoods within the next six months. 1 shows a perception of a good entrepreneurial opportunities, 0 shows otherwise | |
| Fear of Failure (FRFAIL) | Individuals (18–64) who indicate fear of failure could restrict their entrepreneurial endeavours. 1 shows FOF as a barrier to launch a business, 0 shows otherwise | |
| Ent. Self-Efficacy (SUSKIL) | Individuals (18–64) who indicate they have necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to start an entrepreneurial venture. 1 shows ability to launch an entrepreneurial venture, 0 shows otherwise | |
| Ent. Role Model (KNOWEN) | Individuals (18–64) who have a personal acquaintance and have established an entrepreneurial venture within the last two years. 1 shows the respondent knows at least one entrepreneur, 0 shows otherwise | |
| Desirable Career Choice (NBGOOD) | Individuals (18–64) who think that entrepreneurship is a desirable career option for the majority of the people in their country. 1 shows the respondent agrees to this statement, 0 shows otherwise | |
| Social Status (NBSTAT) | Individuals (18–64) who believe that entrepreneurs have high social status and respect in their country. 1 shows the respondent agrees to this statement, 0 shows otherwise | |
| Media Coverage (NBMEDI) | Individuals (18–64) who believe that entrepreneurs are frequently featured in media in their country. 1 shows the respondent agrees to this statement, 0 shows otherwise | |
| Control variables | ||
| Age | Age of individuals (18–64) | |
| Gender | 1 shows male, 2 shows female | |
| Household Income (GEMHHINC) | Lowest 33, middle 33 and upper 33 percentile and coded them as 1, 2, 3 respectively | |
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