scholarly journals Exploring entrepreneurial characteristics among university students: an evidence from India

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 282-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imran Anwar ◽  
Imran Saleem
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Need For Achievement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Entrepreneurial Characteristics ◽  
Tolerance For Ambiguity ◽  
General Self Efficacy

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the entrepreneurial characteristics among university students in India studying business and also comparing the levels of entrepreneurial characteristics between entrepreneurially inclined and entrepreneurially not inclined students. Design/methodology/approach In this study, the authors included six entrepreneurial characteristics, namely, risk taking propensity, innovativeness, locus of control, need for achievement, general self-efficacy and tolerance for ambiguity to define the entrepreneurial profile of students. Convenient sampling was used for collecting the data using a seven-point Likert scale based on 38-items self-administered questionnaire. Data were collected from three universities of different cities, namely, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, CSJM University, Kanpur and KMCUAF University, Lucknow. In total, 300 questionnaires were distributed in each of the universities, and 719 questionnaires were found statistically suitable for the study. Students were asked the question “What career option are you planning to choose after completing your graduation?” to know the inclination of the students. Findings Results of the t-test confirmed that levels of all the entrepreneurial characteristics are higher in entrepreneurially inclined students when compared to entrepreneurially not inclined students except in terms of general self-efficacy. Thus, entrepreneurially inclined students carry higher risk taking propensity, innovativeness, locus of control, need for achievement and tolerance for ambiguity. Research limitations/implications This study is confined only to undergraduate students from business background, and only three universities were included in the sample. Further research can be done taking students from different streams, namely, engineering, science and technology and arts etc. University-wise studies can also be conducted with the view to bring comparability among the students in terms of levels of entrepreneurial characteristics based upon the inclination shown. Practical implications This research provides the deeper understanding about what course contents are effective in developing entrepreneurial characteristics among the students and what are to be added with the view to raise potential entrepreneurs. Originality/value This paper contributes to establishing the differences across different entrepreneurial characteristics between entrepreneurially inclined and non-inclined undergraduate students.

scholarly journals Psychological characteristics and entrepreneurial intention

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (7/8) ◽  
pp. 825-840 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sorayah Nasip ◽  
Sharifah Rahama Amirul ◽  
Stephen Laison Sondoh Jr ◽  
Geoffrey Harvey Tanakinjal
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Need For Achievement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Tolerance For Ambiguity

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between individual psychological characteristics (i.e. innovativeness, locus of control, self-confidence, propensity to take risk, need for achievement and tolerance for ambiguity) and entrepreneurial intention. Design/methodology/approach A total of 676 undergraduate students from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) have participated in the survey. The data were analysed using partial least square technique version 2.0. Findings The results have shown that innovativeness, self-confidence, propensity to take risk, need for achievement and tolerance for ambiguity are positively related to entrepreneurial intention among undergraduate students. However, locus of control is not significantly related to entrepreneurial intention. Research limitations/implications Although samples of the research are quite large, this research only involves undergraduates in UMS. Therefore, findings obtained are not generalized because the results do not include other educational institutions in Malaysia. On the implication aspect, this research might give some views among undergraduates to embark in business after graduating. Practical implications In spite of that, students should be encouraged and equipped with innovativeness, self-confidence, propensity to take risk, need for achievement and tolerance for ambiguity to interpret successful entrepreneurial role models and identification of business prospects for their future career. Originality/value The findings of the research may extend existing knowledge in the entrepreneurial field as well as to provide valuable information to policy maker in strengthening and redesigning suitable curriculum not only at the university level, but also in pre-school by giving entrepreneurial awareness on how this knowledge will transform us into an entrepreneurial society that can create wonders for human kind.

Personality characteristics of the self-employed

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (9) ◽  
pp. 1094-1112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darren Lee-Ross
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Policy Formation ◽  
The Self ◽  
Personality Characteristics ◽  
Need For Achievement ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Comparison Groups ◽  
European Values

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to permit further understanding of entrepreneurial personality characteristics of need for achievement, locus of control, innovation, risk-taking and competitive aggression by comparing the self-employed with waged and salaried workers and the general population. Design/methodology/approach – A logistic regression equation was used on the “World Values Survey (WVS)” data set to test the relationship between entrepreneurship and personality characteristics by estimating the probability of an event occurring directly. Findings – This research replicated and extended the earlier work of Beugelsdijk and Noorderhaven (2005). Using two reference groups for comparison, entrepreneurs are different in terms of their psychological characteristics. Specifically, these are need for achievement and locus of control; these were the strongest characteristics. Competitive aggression and risk-taking were moderate in this respect with innovation finding least support. Research limitations/implications – In terms of limitations, the present study does not account for environmental enablers or mitigation of starting and sustaining businesses. Also how do the national media, society and culture regard entrepreneurship? Moreover, is there only one model of entrepreneurship or several? For example, amongst indigenous societies, entrepreneurship is more of a collective rather than an individual pursuit where culture and heritage preservation are more important than purely profit generation. Similarly, no account is taken of the differences (nuanced or otherwise) between entrepreneurial personality characteristics in factor vs opportunity/innovation-driven economies. Practical implications – The self-employed in this study were different to both comparison groups which is important information for government policy formation at all levels in terms of targeted business/career education, infrastructure, funding, opportunity creation and incubator programmes. Furthermore, rudimentary community and university diagnostics could be formulated around these entrepreneurial characteristics to identify potential entrepreneurs for a “career” of self-employment or placement within large firms as “intrapreneurs” to improve productivity and economic growth. Originality/value – This study is the first to use the WVS for scrutiny of entrepreneurial personality traits. It expands and augments earlier work in the field which used the smaller “European Values Survey” by including many more questions pertaining to entrepreneurial personality characteristics adding additional robustness to the outcomes.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kebutuhan dan Kemampuan Diri Serta Gender Terhadap Intensi Berwirausaha

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Niqo Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Need For Achievement ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Internal Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
External Locus Of Control ◽  
Control Risk

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengukur pengaruh need for achievement, need for autonomy, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, internal locus of control, external locus of control, risk taking propensity, dan gender terhadap intensi berwirausaha siswa SMK Negeri 20 Jakarta. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa SMKN 20 Jakarta sebanyak 233 siswa. Jenis pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah probability sampling dengan teknik proportionate stratified random sampling. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi berganda pada taraf signifikansi 0,05. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada pengaruh yang signifikan need for achivement, need for autonomy, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, internal locus of control, external locus of control, risk taking propensity, dan gender terhadap intensi berwirausaha siswa SMKN 20 Jakarta. Proporsi varians dari intensi berwirausaha yang dijelaskan variabel independen yang digunakan adalah sebesar 22.6%, sedangkan 77.4% sisanya dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain di luar penelitian ini. Hasil uji hipotesis minor menunjukkan bahwa need for autonomy, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, dan internal locus of control memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap intensi berwirausaha. Sementara itu, variabel need for achievement, external locus of control, risk taking propensity, dan gender tidak memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap intensi berwirausaha.

scholarly journals MEASURING ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTENTION WITH NEED FOR ACHIEVEMENT, LOCUS OF CONTROL, SELF-EFFICACY, AND READINESS INSTRUMENT: BUSINESS AND ENGINEERING STUDENT IN INDONESIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 07-14
Author(s):  
Hujjatullah Fazlurrahman
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
University Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Need For Achievement ◽  
Engineering Student ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University

Purpose of the study: This study purposes to recognize the determining factor of entrepreneurial intentions on public University students in Surabaya. We want to know about the differentiation of entrepreneurship intention students from business and engineering students. This research intends to prove that there are differences in entrepreneurship interests between these two groups of students and can prove that there are differences between these two groups of students. Methodology: Quantitative research is a type of research. The method of this research uses multiple regression (one dependent and four independent variables) with sample size are 92 students (56 business and 36 engineering students) in Surabaya. The researcher uses SPPS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) IBM Version 20.0 software to analyze the data. Main Findings: The result of this research indicates the differentiation of business and engineering students. For a business student, three variables (need for achievement, locus of control and instrument of readiness) have a significant and positive effect on entrepreneurship intention. But for engineering student, all variables (need for achievement, locus of control, self-efficacy and instrument of readiness) have not a significant effect on entrepreneurship intention. Applications of this study: The university can also adjust its curriculum based on the results of this study so that it can effectively increase the intention and attitude to apply the entrepreneurship skills of university students. The application of this research is to build ways to increase entrepreneurial interest in students. this improvement can be done in different ways between business and engineering students. Novelty/Originality of this study: Studies on the application of entrepreneurship intention has been done a lot, especially in identifying the factors that determine entrepreneurship intention r. However, research that focuses on entrepreneurship intention, from business and engineering. While this object is very significant because university students are expected to become prospective entrepreneurs who are able to support the economic growth of a country.

The Irritation Scale as an Instrument to Measure Stress among University Students

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enrique Merino-Tejedor ◽  
Joan Boada-Grau ◽  
José C. Sánchez-García ◽  
Pedro Miguel Hontangas-Beltrán
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
University Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Workplace Setting ◽  
General Self Efficacy

AbstractThe objective of this study was to verify the factor validity and structure of the “Irritation Scale” in a sample of 578 Spanish university students. At the same time, the study aimed to verify the criterion-related validity of the scale, analyzing the results obtained through correlation with other variables, such as general self-efficacy, self-regulation, depression, and certain personality dimensions. The results obtained through the Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling approach (ESEM) using Mplus confirmed the presence of two factors in the Irritation Scale, as observed in other international studies within a workplace setting. The significant correlations obtained between the Irritation Scale and the variables considered in the study confirmed the construct validity and verified that irritation is significantly and positively associated with depression and academic burnout, and is negatively associated with general self-efficacy and self-regulation.

Career Adaptability Profiles and Their Relations With Emotional and Decision-Making Correlates Among Belgian Undergraduate Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 089484532110055
Author(s):  
Michaël Parmentier ◽  
Thomas Pirsoul ◽  
Frédéric Nils
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Career Adaptability ◽  
Career Decision Making ◽  
Work Transition ◽  
Person Centered Approach

This study used a person-centered approach to investigate university students’ profiles of career adaptability and determine whether different combinations of concern, control, curiosity, and confidence could be identified. We also explored the relations of these profiles with emotional intelligence, anticipatory emotions, and career decision-making self-efficacy. We found six distinct profiles of career adaptability among 307 university students who differed both on their level and on shape. Emotional intelligence was associated with profiles displaying higher levels of career adaptability. Furthermore, profiles of career adaptability significantly displayed differences in terms of positive anticipatory emotions at the prospect of the school-to-work transition and career decision-making self-efficacy but not in terms of negative anticipatory emotions. These results highlight that differentiating profiles of career adaptability provide insights for the design and the implementation of career-related interventions among university students.

The influence of homeschooling on entrepreneurial activities: a collective case study

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (7/8) ◽  
pp. 706-719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Jeanne Pannone
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Collective Case Study ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
Entrepreneurial Characteristics ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how a homeschool education influences entrepreneurial characteristics and activity. Design/methodology/approach A collective case study design was used to investigate how a homeschool education influences entrepreneurial characteristics and activity. Findings From the participant interviews, surveys, and document analysis, three salient themes emerged. First, participants noted that their home education, at least in later years, was largely self-directed and that this independent, self-motivated type of learning impacted their subsequent entrepreneurial activities. Next, participants also related that they believed the alternative nature of their homeschooling education and its emphasis on being comfortable with being different influenced their entrepreneurial pathway. Finally, the third theme to surface was the idea that homeschooling helped develop an internal locus of control, a belief that is helpful in entrepreneurial undertakings. Research limitations/implications Research limitations included a lack of generalizability due to a small sample size and possible selection bias. Practical implications Despite these shortcomings, however, several implications exist. For example, the findings from this study show that homeschooling may be a viable alternative education method for parents looking to encourage entrepreneurial traits and activities in their children. Social implications Future areas of research were also identified, including a call to research the role locus of control plays in homeschooled students. Originality/value This study addresses an area that, to the knowledge of this researcher, is completely lacking from the research literature.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Group Training of CBT-Based Stress Management on Anxiety, Psychological Hardiness and General Self-Efficacy Among University Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamdam Molla Jafar ◽  
Seddigheh Salabifard ◽  
Seyedeh Maryam Mousavi ◽  
Zahra Sobhani
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Sensitive Period ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Stress Management Training ◽  
Psychological Hardiness ◽  
General Self Efficacy ◽  
Experimental Group

<p><strong>BACKGROUND: </strong>Admission to university is a very sensitive period of life for efficient, active, and young workforces in any country, and it is mostly associated with many changes in social and human relationships. These changes lead to anxiety in students. Moreover, humans need certain functions in order to adaptively deal with different life situations and challenges. By training stress management, these functions can help human acquire the required abilities.</p> <p><strong>OBJECTIVE:</strong> The present study was aimed at investigating the effectiveness of stress management training in anxiety, psychological hardiness, and general self-efficacy among university students.</p> <p><strong>METHOD:</strong> The study was a quasi-experimental intervention (pretest-posttest-follow-up) including a control group, it was a fundamental applied study. The statistical population consisted of all students of Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran. Convenient sampling was employed to select 30 students who were divided into an experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15). Before stress management training, both groups filled out Beck Anxiety Inventory, Long and Goulet scale of psychological hardiness, and General Self-efficacy Scale (GSE-10). Afterwards, the experimental group was provided with stress management training. And after the experiment, the abovementioned questionnaires and scales were responded by the two groups. Finally the collected data were analyzed and compared using one-way MANOVA.</p> <p><strong>RESULTS:</strong> The results of MANOVA indicated that there was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of anxiety, hardiness, and general self-efficacy (p&lt;0.001).</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> According to the results of the present study and those of previous investigations that are in agreement with those of the present study, it can be concluded that stress management among university students cause anxiety to drop; moreover, it enhances their psychological hardiness and self-efficacy. In regard with the role and importance of stress management, training this skill should be included in educational plans of university.</p>

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-86
Author(s):  
Trisna Sary Lewaru
Keyword(s):  
College Student ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Need For Achievement ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Independent Variables

ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze the factors that influence entrepreneurial intentions among college student. The five independent variables was used include need for achievement, locus of control, self-efficacy, instrumental readiness, entrepreneurship experience. Sample in this research is students on Pattimura University totaling 160 people. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to measure this study. The results of this study indicate that need for achievement, locus of control, entrepreneurship experience have no effect on the intentions of entrepreneurial among students. Whereas instrumental readiness and self-efficacy variable has positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial intention between students of Pattimura University. Keywords : Entrepreneurship, Intentions

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