Emotional intelligence and personality traits in social entrepreneurial risk-taking: a hierarchical model of intentions among Pakistani University students

Key Points

• Findings indicate that higher emotional intelligence correlates with increased risk-taking intentions in social entrepreneurship.
• Specifically, emotional intelligence scores were linked to a 30% rise in intent to engage in social entrepreneurial activities.
• Observational analysis across several universities assessed the relationship between emotional intelligence and personality traits.
• This study highlights the need for integrating emotional intelligence training into university programs to foster social entrepreneurship.