Let the games begin: The relationship between video gaming and entrepreneurial mindsets

Niemand, T.; Scott, S.; Kraus, S.; Oberreiner, R.; Puumalainen, K.

Abstract

This article addresses the need for further conceptual development of the factors that influence the development of the entrepreneurial mindset. It focuses on finding a link between the classic mental models of entrepreneurship and those that are employed during video game play to explore if similarities exist. Using theories of entrepreneurship and opportunity recognition, the study examines a sample of 217 self-reported gamers. The results of this study suggest that an individual who exhibits a high level of entrepreneurial orientation has an enhanced opportunity recognition capability when the intensity of playing video games is also high. Various genres of games were controlled for; however, it was found that shooting games have the highest effect on the emergence of opportunity recognition. Thus, the study reveals that some game activities can be linked to entrepreneurial cognitions and potentially also development; which has implications for the entrepreneurial intent literature, as well as practical implications for game-designers and managers.

Citation

Niemand, T., Scott, S., Kraus, S., Oberreiner, R., & Puumalainen, K. (2022). Let the games begin: The relationship between video gaming and entrepreneurial mindsets. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 29(5), 807-824. https://doi.org/10.1108/jsbed-09-2021-0360

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Nov 18, 2021
• Online Publication Date: Dec 22, 2021
• Publication Date: Aug 9, 2022
• Deposit Date: Jan 4, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 6, 2021
• Journal: Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development
• Print ISSN: 1462-6004
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 29
• Issue: 5
• Pages: 807-824
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/jsbed-09-2021-0360
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1282386