The Influence of Motivation and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Concept in Empowering Entrepreneurial Spirit among the Community in Sabang City
Keywords:
Motivation, Hierarchy of Needs, Entrepreneurship, Sabang CityAbstract
This study examines the influence of motivation and Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory on the entrepreneurial empowerment intentions of the community in Sabang City. Using a quantitative approach, the research analyzes how different levels of human needs—ranging from physiological and safety needs to esteem and self-actualization—shape individuals’ desire to start and develop businesses. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between motivational factors and entrepreneurship development. The fulfillment of basic economic needs, such as income security and financial stability, serves as a primary driver for entrepreneurial engagement. At the same time, higher-level needs, including social recognition and self-actualization, further encourage business growth and sustainability. These results suggest that Maslow’s hierarchy of needs provides a relevant theoretical framework for understanding entrepreneurial motivation in the local context. Therefore, entrepreneurs should identify and align their motivations with strategic business goals, while government and related institutions are encouraged to foster a supportive ecosystem through access to capital, training, and policy support to strengthen entrepreneurship development in Sabang City.
Downloads
References
Abdulai, A., & Hussain, N. R. (2024). Dynamics of entrepreneurial ecosystem and entrepreneurship development: Evidence from Africa. Cogent Business, 11(1), 2292315. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2023.2292315
Abdullahi, A. M., Kalengyo, R. B., & Warsame, A. A. (2024). The unmet demand of food security in East Africa: Review of the triple challenges of climate change, economic crises, and conflicts. Discover Sustainability, 5(1), 244. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-024-00381-5
Acevedo, A. (2018). A Personalistic Appraisal of Maslow’s Needs Theory of Motivation: From “Humanistic” Psychology to Integral Humanism. Journal of Business Ethics, 148(4), 741–763. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-015-2970-0
Ajani, O. A. (2024). Entrepreneurship Education in South Africa’s Higher Education Institutions: In Pursuit of Promoting Self-Reliance in Students. International Journal of Management, Knowledge and Learning, 13(1), 29–41.
Akhtar, R., Masud, M. M., Jafrin, N., & Shahabudin, S. M. (2023). Economic growth, gender inequality, openness of trade, and female labour force participation: A nonlinear ARDL approach. Economic Change and Restructuring, 56(3), 1725–1752. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10644-023-09488-7
Arshed, N., Rauf, R., & Bukhari, S. (2024). Empirical contribution of human capital in entrepreneurship. Global Business Review, 25(3), 683–704. https://doi.org/10.1177/0972150920976702
Azzahra, A. (2024). Harnessing Village Resources for Economic Independence: A Study on Local Entrepreneurship and Skill Development. Journal of Village Development Innovation, 1(1), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.59261/jvdi.v1i1.1
Beck, T., & Demirguc-Kunt, A. (2006). Small and medium-size enterprises: Access to finance as a growth constraint. Journal of Banking and Finance, 30(11), 2931–2943. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbankfin.2006.05.009
Boschma, R. (2015). Towards an Evolutionary Perspective on Regional Resilience. Regional Studies, 49(5), 733–751. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2014.959481
Bradley, S., & Mahmoud, I. H. (2024). Strategies for Co-Creation and Co-Governance in Urban Contexts: Building Trust in Local Communities with Limited Social Structures. Urban Science 2024, Vol. 8, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci8010009
Cummings, E. M., Merrilees, C. E., Taylor, L. K., & Mondi, C. F. (2017). Developmental Psychopathology as a Guiding Model. Political Violence, Armed Conflict, and Youth Adjustment, 7–10. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-51583-0_2
Della Lucia, M., Lazic, S., Hasni, M. J. S., & Santini, E. (2025). Human thriving through decent work: a multitheoretical framework. Journal of Services Marketing, 39(8), 885–900. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSM-03-2025-0185
Etzkowitz, H., & Leydesdorff, L. (2000). The dynamics of innovation: From National Systems and “mode 2” to a Triple Helix of university-industry-government relations. Research Policy, 29(2), 109–123. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0048-7333(99)00055-4
Guo, Y., & Zheng, G. (2019). How do firms upgrade capabilities for systemic catch-up in the open innovation context? A multiple-case study of three leading home appliance companies in China. Technol. Forecast. Soc. Chang., 144, 36–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2019.04.001
Gupta, D. (2019). Collective action for sustainable rural livelihoods: The case of korchi mahagramsabha. Indian Journal of Social Work, 80(4), 517–524. https://doi.org/10.32444/IJSW.2019.80.4.517-524
Gupta, D., Lele, S., & Sahu, G. (2020). Promoting a responsive state: The role of NGOs in decentralized forest governance in India. Forest Policy and Economics, 111(1), 102066. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forpol.2019.102066
Haji, L., Valizadeh, N., & Karimi, H. (2022). The effects of psychological capital and empowerment on entrepreneurial spirit: The case of Naghadeh County, Iran. International Journal of Finance and Economics, 27(1), 290–300. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijfe.2152
Hölscher, K., Frantzeskaki, N., Kindlon, D., Collier, M. J., Dick, G., Dziubała, A., Lodder, M., Osipiuk, A., Quartier, M., Schepers, S., De Sijpe, K. Van, & der Have, C. van. (2024). Embedding Co-Production of Nature-Based Solutions in Urban Governance: Emerging Co-Production Capacities in Three European Cities. Environ. Sci. Policy, 152, 103652. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2023.103652
Jiwa Kewirausahaan, R., Minat Berwirausaha, dan, Pustaka, K., & Susanti, N. (2026). The Relationship between Entrepreneurial Spirit, Motivation, and Entrepreneurial Interest: A Literature Review. Socius: Jurnal Penelitian Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial, 3(7), 153–159. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18468339
Lafortezza, R., & Sanesi, G. (2019). Nature-Based Solutions: Settling the Issue of Sustainable Urbanization. Environ. Res., 172, 394–398. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2018.12.063
Maina, S. (2014). The role of entrepreneurship education on job creation among youths in Nigeria. International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences, (04), 87–96.
Makanung, R. (2025). The Influence of Entrepreneurial Spirit on Students’ Entrepreneurial Motivation and Intention: A Systematic Literature Review. Masterpiece Journal Society Service Insight, 1(2), 159–171. https://doi.org/10.65246/MJSSI.V12.482
McEvoy, D., Tara, A., Vahanvati, M., Ho, S., Gordon, K., Trundle, A., Rachman, C., & Qomariyah, Y. (2023). Localized Nature-Based Solutions for Enhanced Climate Resilience and Community Wellbeing in Urban Informal Settlements. Clim. Dev., 16(7), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/17565529.2023.2277248
Mulyono, S. E., Sutarto, J., & Malik, A. (n.d.). Community Empowerment in Entrepreneurship Development Based On Local Potential. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change. Www.Ijicc.Net, 11(2), 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2026, from www.ijicc.net
Ncanywa, T., Dyantyi, N., & Asaleye, A. J. (2025). Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Social Grants and Economic Sufficiency. Economies 2025, Vol. 13, 13(4). https://doi.org/10.3390/economies13040107
Suwandi, Y. W., Yulianto, E., Komariah, I., Management, M., & Ekuitas, S. (2024). Improving MSME Performance Through Entrepreneurial Spirit and Business Motivation. International Journal of Accounting & Finance in Asia Pasific (IJAFAP), 7(3), 376–394. https://doi.org/10.32535/ijafap.v7i3.3544
Transforming Ethnopolitical Conflict. (2004). Transforming Ethnopolitical Conflict. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-663-05642-3
Wickenberg, B. (2023). Collaborating for Nature-Based Solutions: Bringing Research and Practice Together. Local Environ., 29(1), 118–134. https://doi.org/10.1080/13549839.2023.2254797
Zhang, B., Argheyd, K., Molz, R., & He, B. (2021). A new business ecosystem for SMEs development in China: Key-node industry and industrial net. J. Small Bus. Manag., 61(6), 1–31. https://doi.org/10.1080/00472778.2021.1970174
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2026 Irham Fahmi, Muhammad Daud MuhammadDaud, Alwi (Author)
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
