Measuring University Students’ Perceptions About the Role of Self-efficacy on Entrepreneurial Intentions in Cape Town

Abstract

Entrepreneurial self-efficacy is best perceived as a multidimensional variable built from individuals’ beliefs about their abilities and capabilities for tackling the challenges and nurture entrepreneurial intentions towards the establishment of a new venture. Numerous studies are unanimous about the insufficient level of entrepreneurship in South Africa, as well as its below average total entrepreneurial activity of 7.8per cent compared to all efficiency-driven economies (developed countries) which have 11.4 per cent of activity. This study conducted in Cape Town—South Africa—aims at identifying the factors of self-efficacy and the role self-efficacy plays in rising entrepreneurial intentions among university students. Data were collected with the use of a questionnaire survey, where entrepreneurship students were the respondents. SPSS 22 was used to conduct bivariate and multivariate tests of statistical significance. The reliability of the data collection instrument was tested with the use of Cronbach’s Alpha and the variable of self-efficacy scored a reliability level of 0.877. The validity was ensured by the assessment of the instrument by two statisticians and two academics who are experts in their fields. The findings reveal the existence of a positive relationship between entrepreneurship university students’ self-efficacy and their entrepreneurial intentions. Recommendations to enhance self-efficacy among students and other aspiring business people have been formulated.

Barriers Affecting the Passion and Entrepreneurial Intention of University of the ITSON

“…Some schools have managed to implement and strengthen some teaching practices through the case study and business simulators, actions that eliminate obstacles to entrepreneurial intent. However, other authors point out that the main barriers to the development of creativity and that drives entrepreneurial intent are emotions and attitudes (Gomes da Costa Pedro Mares, 2016; Kalitanyi & Bbenkele, 2019). From the previous context, the following hypotheses are proposed (view Figure 1): H1.…”

Sculpting Factors of Entrepreneurship among University Students in Indonesia

“…According to a study by Kalitanyi and Bbenkele (2019), their goal was to measure awareness of the role of self-efficacy in improving the entrepreneurship intentions of college students. The study also showed that self-efficacy could influence entrepreneur success.…”

“…Source: adapted from Kalitanyi and Bbenkele, 2019;Natalia and Rodiah, 2019;Qiao and Huang, 2019;Huang and Zhou, 2018;Venema et al, 2015;Yurtkoru et al, 2014;Esfandiar et al, 2005.…”

“…These results suggested that the data could then be processed for further analysis. Kalitanyi and Bbenkele, 2019;Natalia and Rodiah, 2019;Qiao and Huang, 2019;Huang and Zhou, 2018;Venema et al, 2015;Yurtkoru et al, 2014;Esfandiar et al, 2005; detail item in appendix A.…”

“…Specifically, the findings from Cape Town, Africa showed that there is a significant effect in increasing the student entrepreneurial intention through focusing more on student self-efficacy. However, a larger selection of data sources may give a better understanding of the longitudinal results of entrepreneurial intention studies (Kalitanyi & Bbenkele, 2019).…”