Resignation Typology and its Impact on Entrepreneurial Intention and Action

Authors

• Shuaijun Zhang, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
• Wanrong Hou, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
• Sibin Wu, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-2-2026

Abstract

By categorizing resignees into “genius,” “traditional,” “forced,” and “trapped,” this study examines the relationship between different types of resignees and entrepreneurial intention and action. Furthermore, we argue that anticipated regret and dormant tie reactivation moderate this relationship. An analysis of survey data from 781 participants in the United States indicates that the types of resignees exert varying influences on entrepreneurial intention and action. Compared with “traditional” and “trapped,” but not “forced,” the “genius” group have high intention of starting their own enterprises. However, the “trapped” group engage in more entrepreneurial activities than “genius.” Further, the “trapped” group with high anticipated regret are more likely to take entrepreneurial action while dormant tie reactivation can enhance the entrepreneurial intention of the “traditional” group. We discuss our findings and elaborate on their theoretical and practical implications.

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© 2026 the author(s), published by De Gruyter, Berlin/Boston

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Recommended Citation

Zhang, S., Hou, W., Wu, S., 2026. Resignation Typology and its Impact on Entrepreneurial Intention and Action. Entrepreneurship Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1515/erj-2025-0329

Publication Title

Entrepreneurship Research Journal

DOI

10.1515/erj-2025-0329