Cyberpreneurship Resistance in Advocating Digital Inclusion Towards Socio-Cultural Sustainability

Cyberpreneurship has been recognized as a key driver for inclusive digital ecosystems worldwide. However, various factors can hinder its effectiveness in promoting digital inclusion and socio-cultural sustainability. This quantitative research aims to examine the factors of cyberpreneurship resistan...

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Main Authors: Sidek Syamsuriana, Hasbolah Hazrina, Nur Syafiqah A. Samad, Zoraimi Nurul Husnina Najwa, Abdullah Zailani, Mohamed Khadri Nurul Azwa, Hassin Nor Hizami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2023-01-01
Series:BIO Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2023/18/bioconf_ctress2023_03009.pdf
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author Sidek Syamsuriana
Hasbolah Hazrina
Nur Syafiqah A. Samad
Zoraimi Nurul Husnina Najwa
Abdullah Zailani
Mohamed Khadri Nurul Azwa
Hassin Nor Hizami
author_facet Sidek Syamsuriana
Hasbolah Hazrina
Nur Syafiqah A. Samad
Zoraimi Nurul Husnina Najwa
Abdullah Zailani
Mohamed Khadri Nurul Azwa
Hassin Nor Hizami
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description Cyberpreneurship has been recognized as a key driver for inclusive digital ecosystems worldwide. However, various factors can hinder its effectiveness in promoting digital inclusion and socio-cultural sustainability. This quantitative research aims to examine the factors of cyberpreneurship resistance underpinned by Innovation Resistance Theory (IRT) for advocating digital inclusion towards socio-cultural sustainability. The study seeks to further investigate the functional and psychological barriers that cyberpreneurs encounter in their efforts to foster digital inclusion, ultimately contributing to socio-cultural sustainability. This research utilizes a sample of 384 respondents, including cyberpreneurs, business owners, and business managers involved in various types of business operations. Data was collected through surveys, and statistical techniques such as descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis were employed to analyze the collected data. These analyses aimed to identify key resistance factors hindering cyberpreneurs' endeavours and understand their impact on digital inclusion and socio-cultural sustainability goals. The findings not only shed light on a deeper understanding of cyberpreneurship resistance in the context of advocating digital inclusion and socio-cultural sustainability but also inspire policymakers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to formulate evidence-based strategies for fostering inclusive digital ecosystems and promoting sustainable socio-cultural development.
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spelling doaj.art-0f6c19da3ecd40feb0558a7e752d39d42024-01-17T14:53:37ZengEDP SciencesBIO Web of Conferences2117-44582023-01-01730300910.1051/bioconf/20237303009bioconf_ctress2023_03009Cyberpreneurship Resistance in Advocating Digital Inclusion Towards Socio-Cultural SustainabilitySidek Syamsuriana0Hasbolah Hazrina1Nur Syafiqah A. Samad2Zoraimi Nurul Husnina Najwa3Abdullah Zailani4Mohamed Khadri Nurul Azwa5Hassin Nor Hizami6Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, Universiti Malaysia KelantanFaculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, Universiti Malaysia KelantanFaculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, Universiti Malaysia KelantanFaculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, Universiti Malaysia KelantanFaculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, Universiti Malaysia KelantanFaculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, Universiti Malaysia KelantanFaculty of Earth and Sciences, Universiti Malaysia KelantanCyberpreneurship has been recognized as a key driver for inclusive digital ecosystems worldwide. However, various factors can hinder its effectiveness in promoting digital inclusion and socio-cultural sustainability. This quantitative research aims to examine the factors of cyberpreneurship resistance underpinned by Innovation Resistance Theory (IRT) for advocating digital inclusion towards socio-cultural sustainability. The study seeks to further investigate the functional and psychological barriers that cyberpreneurs encounter in their efforts to foster digital inclusion, ultimately contributing to socio-cultural sustainability. This research utilizes a sample of 384 respondents, including cyberpreneurs, business owners, and business managers involved in various types of business operations. Data was collected through surveys, and statistical techniques such as descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis were employed to analyze the collected data. These analyses aimed to identify key resistance factors hindering cyberpreneurs' endeavours and understand their impact on digital inclusion and socio-cultural sustainability goals. The findings not only shed light on a deeper understanding of cyberpreneurship resistance in the context of advocating digital inclusion and socio-cultural sustainability but also inspire policymakers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to formulate evidence-based strategies for fostering inclusive digital ecosystems and promoting sustainable socio-cultural development.https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2023/18/bioconf_ctress2023_03009.pdf
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Abdullah Zailani
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Hassin Nor Hizami
Cyberpreneurship Resistance in Advocating Digital Inclusion Towards Socio-Cultural Sustainability
BIO Web of Conferences
title Cyberpreneurship Resistance in Advocating Digital Inclusion Towards Socio-Cultural Sustainability
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title_short Cyberpreneurship Resistance in Advocating Digital Inclusion Towards Socio-Cultural Sustainability
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