Entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial intentions: Do entrepreneurial self-efficacy, alertness and opportunity recognition matter?

Otache, Innocent; Edopkolor, James Edomwonyi; Sani, Idris Ahmed; Umar, Kadiri

doi:10.1016/j.ijme.2023.100917

Cited by 7 publications

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“…For example, Rosique-Blasco et al [137] and Villanueva-Flores et al [138] discovered that perceived behavioral control (perception of business opportunities) and subjective norms mediate the relationship between psychological capital and entrepreneurial intention. On the other hand, studies by Ouni and Boujelbene [19] and Otache et al [139] showed that self-efficacy and alertness are included in the capabilities that an individual develops to detect business opportunities, and that, in turn, they are variables that mediate the relationships among attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived control with business intentions.…”

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Personal and Psychological Traits of University-Going Women That Affect Opportunities and Entrepreneurial Intentions

Valdez-Juárez,

Ramos-Escobar,

Ruiz-Zamora

et al. 2024

Behavioral Sciences

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The purpose of this research is to analyze how personality traits and psychological profiles influence the detection of entrepreneurial opportunities by, and the intentions of, university-going women in the northwest region of Mexico. It also examines how business opportunities are decisive when it comes to awakening entrepreneurial intention. The moderating and mediating effects of the detection of business opportunities and the psychological profile are also examined with respect to the direct relationship between personal traits and entrepreneurial intentions. For this study, information was collected from 1197 students attending the Autonomous University of Baja California and the Technological Institute of Sonora through a digital survey (Google Forms) distributed via email during the second half of 2022. The PLS-SEM statistical technique was used to test the hypotheses of the proposed theoretical model. The results revealed that personality traits have positive and significant effects on the psychological profile and on business opportunities. However, it was clearly observed that one’s personal traits and psychological profile have little or no influence on entrepreneurial intentions. We also found that the psychological profile is the construct that most influences business opportunities. In addition, it was also highlighted that business opportunities contribute to awakening the entrepreneurial intentions of university-going women. On the other hand, it was revealed that business opportunities have a negative moderating effect on the relationship between the psychological profile and entrepreneurial intentions. Likewise, this study has shown that the detection of business opportunities and the psychological profile have indirect effects on the relationship between the personal traits and the entrepreneurial intentions of university-going women. This research contributes to the development and strengthening of trait theory, the theory of reasoned action, and the theory of planned behavior.

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Section: Mediation Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

Personal and Psychological Traits of University-Going Women That Affect Opportunities and Entrepreneurial Intentions

Valdez-Juárez,

Ramos-Escobar,

Ruiz-Zamora

et al. 2024

Behavioral Sciences

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How Does Perceived University Support Boost Students’ Entrepreneurial Intentions?

Galvão,

Marques,

Mendes

et al. 2024

J Knowl Econ

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This investigation aims to study the influence of psychological characteristics, entrepreneurial education, and students’ perceptions of institutional support provided by higher education institutions (HEIs) on entrepreneurial intention. For the development of this research, a questionnaire was applied to students in the areas of economic and business sciences, who were attending the final year of their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The data was collected from three HEIs in the North of Portugal, and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the proposed model. By addressing the combined effects of perceived institutional support and entrepreneurial education on entrepreneurial self-efficacy and intentions, this research offers both theoretical and practical contributions. Theoretically, this study extends the application of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) by integrating the concepts of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial mindset. The research highlights the positive impact of perceived HEI support and entrepreneurial education on students’ entrepreneurial self-efficacy, which, in turn, influences their adherence to planned behavior and the development of an entrepreneurial mindset. This nuanced understanding advances the discourse on how educational environments can shape entrepreneurial intentions. Practically, the findings provide actionable insights for HEIs, enabling them to evaluate and enhance their support mechanisms and educational programs to more effectively cultivate entrepreneurial intentions among students. This research is, therefore, original in its approach, addressing a critical gap in the literature by empirically examining the combined effects of psychological characteristics, entrepreneurial education, and perceived HEI support on entrepreneurial intention. Through this investigation, we contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the factors that drive entrepreneurial intention, thus offering a foundation for universities to optimize their strategies in support of student entrepreneurship.

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Building Self-Belief: The Impact of Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy on Start-Up Success

Salaheldeen

2024

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Entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial intentions: Do entrepreneurial self-efficacy, alertness and opportunity recognition matter?

Cited by 7 publications

References 35 publications

Personal and Psychological Traits of University-Going Women That Affect Opportunities and Entrepreneurial Intentions

Personal and Psychological Traits of University-Going Women That Affect Opportunities and Entrepreneurial Intentions

How Does Perceived University Support Boost Students’ Entrepreneurial Intentions?

Building Self-Belief: The Impact of Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy on Start-Up Success

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