Social entrepreneurship in young students promoted by Latin American universities

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyze the strategies that allow sowing social entrepreneurship initiatives among young university students in Latin America. This study will also help to understand the different needs and expectations currently treated in higher education in developing its role as a promoter of entrepreneurship in students. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a multinomial logistic regression method analysis based on data collected through an online survey and applied to a sample of 599 advanced business administration students in five Latin American countries. Findings The results indicate that three of the independent variables under study are relevant as strategies to instill in university students the initiative for creating social entrepreneurship: establishing links with social communities, providing entrepreneurial education with a social orientation, and offering financial education. Research limitations/implications These research findings indicate the role universities should have in promoting social entrepreneurship in university students. Therefore, the proposed strategies are crucial to improving this type of entrepreneurship. Originality/value The main contribution of this study is to analyze issues as crucial as social entrepreneurship in Latin American university students and broaden knowledge of the main strategies universities in this region must adopt so that students launch into the social area.

Guest editorial: Sustainable entrepreneurship: a new approach in Latin America and the Caribbean

“…In the eighth paper, Blanco-Jiménez et al (2024) emphasize the significant role of LAC universities in promoting social entrepreneurship among students. Their research showed that educational institutions instill a mindset focused on addressing social and environmental challenges through innovative business solutions.…”

“…Blanco-Jiménez et al (2024) suggest several policy recommendations to bolster universities' role in advancing social entrepreneurship. These include providing institutional support for social entrepreneurship programs, integrating social entrepreneurship across disciplines, evaluating program impacts through research and fostering partnerships with NGOs, businesses, and government entities (Yan et al , 2022).…”

“…Education and capacity building are pivotal in fostering sustainable entrepreneurship. Future research should explore the role of educational institutions in developing sustainable entrepreneurship through curriculum development and practical learning experiences (Blanco-Jiménez et al , 2024; Prasetyo and Kistanti, 2020; Ortiz‐De‐Urbina‐Criado et al , 2022) highlight the importance of integrating sustainability and entrepreneurship into business and management education.…”