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Research horizons of studying the psychology of russian entrepreneurship

The propensity for entrepreneurship is personal creativity, it is a certain way of life, it is a parenting strategy, it is a character trait. As a rule, these and other necessary qualities are laid down from childhood. What abilities can be considered «entrepreneurial»? The article discusses the theoretical and empirical aspects of studying the psychology of entrepreneurship in Russia; data on the psychological characteristics of the personality and activities of a Russian businessman are presented, obtained by scientists in different years. The results of a pilot study of the socio-psychological characteristics of entrepreneurs in their connection with the mechanisms of influence on business activity, strategies of behavior in a competitive environment, business motivation and a value system are presented. A model for the development of psychological tools for diagnosing a propensity for entrepreneurial activity in adolescents is presented. Read more...