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Purpose: The purpose of this research is to determine the impact of getting a higher education degree in a developed country on entrepreneurial intentions of individuals in developing countries by using the social cognitive career choice theory. Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative methodology was utilised through the application of a questionnaire in a sample located in Northern Cyprus. Findings: This research found that for the students who study abroad, the effects of entrepreneurial self-efficacy, outcome expectations and entrepreneurial interest on entrepreneurial career choices are different than for students who study in their homeland. This finding indicates that the location of the university differentiates the antecedents of entrepreneurial career choice of university students. Research limitations/implications: This research has similar limitations to any cross-sectional research. Conversion of these intentions to behaviour should be explored further. Moreover, different models, such as the theory of planned behaviour, should be incorporated to determine if there are significant, meaningful differences between both groups. Originality/value: The authors did not come across any other research combining the social cognitive career theory and the study abroad subject relating to entrepreneurial career choice. Thus, this research makes a unique contribution to the entrepreneurial career choice theory by showing the moderating role of studying abroad. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has significantly impacted hotel employees' mental, emotional, and psychological well-being. This study examines the impact of COVID-19-fueled fears on hospitality workers' turnover intentions, specifically subjective well-being as a potential moderator variable. Of the 500 U.S. hotel employees contacted, 326 responded. They demonstrated that COVID-19-related fears significantly influenced hotel employees' turnover intentions. The study concludes that hotel employees' subjective well-being should be promoted to alleviate the emotional and mental health problems caused by the fear of COVID-19 in order to reduce the number of employees willing to quit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]