Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gangadhara, Hiriyanna; Jaya Prakash, Senthil Kumar; Manikrishna, Velagapudi; SriSai, Velaga Title A name given to the resource Social Entrepreneurship for Digital Governance Services: An Empirical Analysis of Government and Societal Supporting Factors Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Information Polity;Volume;30;Issue;1;pp.34-48 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/15701255251323436" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1177/15701255251323436</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105007635796?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105007635796?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Gangadhara H., GITAM School of Business, GITAM (Deemed to be) University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Jaya Prakash S.K., GITAM School of Business, GITAM (Deemed to be) University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Manikrishna V., AMITY Business School, AMITY University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; SriSai V., Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource Purpose: In a fast-growing social entrepreneurship field, the societal entrepreneurial intention is vital to understand to meet social needs and create sustainable rural development. This research study aims to investigate e-governance service core constructs, Hockert's (2017) societal entrepreneurial intention (SEI) and the social cognitive career theory (SCCT) model core that determines rural societal entrepreneurs intention in establishing e-governance social service centres. Design/methodology/approach: Based on a convenient and purposive sampling method, 596 survey sample data were collected through an online questionnaire from an e-governance-based social entrepreneur in Karnataka, India. The partial least square-based structural equation modelling was utilised to analyse the survey data and conceptual model. Findings: The findings indicate that empathy, appointing agencies support (APS), perceived societal support (PSS), prior experience, and government support significantly predict societal entrepreneurship self-efficacy (SES). Hence, social image and perceived process support were insignificant in predicting societal entrepreneurial self-efficacy. Furthermore, societal self-efficacy significantly influences outcome expectations and societal entrepreneurship intention to embark on e-governance social service centres. Originality: The current study was the first to explore the fully integrated model approach of Hockertss societal entrepreneurial intention theoretical model, SCCT and e-governance service supporting factors in framing rural societal entrepreneurs intention in establishing e-governance social service centres development. Key points for practitioners: The study results provide valuable insights for governments, agencies, social entrepreneurs, and social communities to establish a framework for developing and efficiently operating digital seva service centres and generating a positive social impact in rural and distant regions. The Author(s) 2025. Subject The topic of the resource digital government services; government support; outcome expectations; social image; social service entrepreneurship; societal self-efficacy Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available SAGE Publications Ltd Relation A related resource ISSN: 15701255; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Open Access; Bronze Open Access Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online