Al-Kharaj: Journal of Islamic Economic and Business
Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026): Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): All articles in this issue include authors from 3 countrie

The Influence of Self-Efficacy, Growth Mindset, and Adaptability on the Human Capital of MSME Entrepreneurs in Makassar City, with Digital Literacy as a Moderating Variable

Firman Karim (Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar)
Akhmad (Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar)
Andi Rustam (Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study examines the effects of self-efficacy, growth mindset, and adaptability on human capital, with digital literacy serving as a moderating variable among Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Makassar City, Indonesia. A quantitative explanatory research design was employed. Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to 200 MSE owners selected using purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 4. The findings reveal that self-efficacy, growth mindset, and adaptability have positive and significant effects on human capital. Furthermore, digital literacy significantly strengthens the relationships between self-efficacy and human capital, as well as between adaptability and human capital. However, digital literacy does not moderate the relationship between growth mindset and human capital. The structural model demonstrates strong explanatory power, with an R² value of 0.881, indicating that the proposed model explains 88.1% of the variance in human capital. These findings highlight that strengthening human capital in MSEs requires not only psychological and adaptive capabilities but also digital competencies to enhance business competitiveness in the digital transformation era. The study offers practical implications for policymakers and business development institutions in designing integrated human capital development and digital literacy programs for MSEs.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alkharaj

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Al-Kharaj, Journal of Islamic Economic and Business is peer-reviewed journal published by program studi ekonomi syariah , Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palopo. Al-Kharaj focus on the research of Islamic Economic and Business. The aims of this journal is to explore and develop economic related ...