2025
Psychological capital in conditions of entrepreneurship: Do we really need this capital?
SALAT, Dominik and Petra KREJČÍBasic information
Original name
Psychological capital in conditions of entrepreneurship: Do we really need this capital?
Name (in English)
Psychological capital in conditions of entrepreneurship: Do we really need this capital?
Authors
SALAT, Dominik and Petra KREJČÍ
Edition
International Journal of Contemporary Business and Entrepreneurship, Zagreb, The Entrepreneurship Club, 2025, 2706-4743
Other information
Language
Czech
Type of outcome
Article in a journal
Field of Study
50204 Business and management
Country of publisher
Croatia
Confidentiality degree
is not subject to a state or trade secret
References:
Marked to be transferred to RIV
Yes
Organization unit
School of Business Administration in Karvina
Keywords (in Czech)
Podnikání; Výkonnost, Psychologický kapitál; Psychologie
Keywords in English
Entrepreneurship; Performance; Psychological capital; Psychology
Tags
International impact, Reviewed
Changed: 7/6/2026 10:49, Ing. Dominik Salat
In the original language
In recent years, the challenge of developing psychological capital for entrepreneurs has been raised. This leads to the issue of whether it is indeed necessary. The aim of this article is to explore the literature synergizing psychological capital with entrepreneurship through a bibliometric review approach and in combination with content analysis. The state of empirical knowledge was investigated in 145 articles from the Web of Science database between 2000 and 2025. The research focused on findings regarding the impact of psychological capital on entrepreneurs. The results indicate a positive influence of this mediator on entrepreneurial success, as this capital helps entrepreneurs overcome crises, improve business performance, and prevent later psychological problems related to their activities. In light of these findings, it is for entrepreneurs to decide if this capital is really required.
In English
In recent years, the challenge of developing psychological capital for entrepreneurs has been raised. This leads to the issue of whether it is indeed necessary. The aim of this article is to explore the literature synergizing psychological capital with entrepreneurship through a bibliometric review approach and in combination with content analysis. The state of empirical knowledge was investigated in 145 articles from the Web of Science database between 2000 and 2025. The research focused on findings regarding the impact of psychological capital on entrepreneurs. The results indicate a positive influence of this mediator on entrepreneurial success, as this capital helps entrepreneurs overcome crises, improve business performance, and prevent later psychological problems related to their activities. In light of these findings, it is for entrepreneurs to decide if this capital is really required.