Introduction
Well-being is recognized as vital for physical and psychological health, and it is particularly true in the entrepreneurship domain. Defined as the experience of satisfaction, positive affect, and psychological functioning during venture creation and management, it directly influences productivity and success. While it is well-established that positive emotions and passion influence well-being, how this relationship manifests in a team context remains underexplored. Especially when team members shared intense positive feelings for a collective team identity - i.e., Team Entrepreneurial Passion (TEP). Drawing on Self-Determination Theory, this study explores how TEP satisfies psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
Research Purpose
The model examines the relationships between TEP in three domains (inventing, founding, and developing) and two key outcomes: subjective well-being and team performance. It also explores how team performance mediates the connection between TEP and subjective well-being, providing insights into how entrepreneurial teams' passions influence both individual and collective outcomes.
Methods
Using cross-sectional survey data from European entrepreneurial teams, we will apply partial least squares modeling to analyze relationships between TEP domains and well-being.
Results
We expect to find that TEP could positively affect individual team members' well-being. Specifically, TEP may foster stronger psychological fulfillment, enhancing team dynamics and creating a supportive environment that contributes to individual well-being.
Conclusion
Our research highlights the importance of fostering TEP to enhance well-being in entrepreneurial teams. By focusing on individual well-being, this study provides practical insights for building healthier and more effective entrepreneurial ecosystems. This work advances the literature on entrepreneurship and well-being, addressing critical gaps in understanding team dynamics and their broader implications for health in entrepreneurship. Moreover, by focusing on TEP and its role in fostering well-being, we bridge the gap between team dynamics, shared emotions, and individual health, contributing to the broader discourse on entrepreneurship, psychology, and health.