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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND THE FORMATION OF STUDENTS’ ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS: PERSPECTIVES FROM ZAMBIA
Abstract:
Entrepreneurship plays a pivotal role in fostering economic growth, innovation, and job creation in developing countries like Zambia. Understanding the factors that influence students' entrepreneurial intentions is crucial for fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and nurturing future entrepreneurs. This study explores the relationship between environmental factors and the formation of students' entrepreneurial intentions, focusing specifically on perspectives from Zambia.
The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather comprehensive data. The study sample consists of university students from various disciplines across Zambia, providing a diverse representation of the student population. The quantitative data is analyzed using statistical techniques, including regression analysis, while qualitative data is subjected to thematic analysis.
The environmental factors examined include socio-cultural, educational, economic, and institutional aspects that shape the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Zambia. Socio-cultural factors encompass societal norms, cultural values, and role models that influence students' perception of entrepreneurship. Educational factors explore the impact of entrepreneurship education, curriculum design, and pedagogical approaches on students' intentions to start a business.
Economic factors consider the availability of financial resources, access to markets, and the presence of entrepreneurial opportunities. Institutional factors analyze the role of government policies, regulations, and support programs in facilitating or hindering entrepreneurial activities. The study also investigates the mediating effects of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and perceived desirability on the relationship between environmental factors and entrepreneurial intentions.
The findings of this research contribute to the existing literature on entrepreneurship and provide valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and other stakeholders involved in fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems. The study's results will inform the development of targeted interventions and policies to enhance students' entrepreneurial intentions in Zambia. By understanding the specific environmental factors that influence entrepreneurial intentions, policymakers can design strategies to create a conducive environment for entrepreneurship and promote sustainable economic development.
Keywords: entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial intentions, environmental factors, Zambia, socio-cultural factors, educational factors, economic factors, institutional factors.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Declaration ii
Approval Page iii
Dedication iv
Abstract vi
Table of Contents vii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Background of the study 3
1.3 Statement of the General Problem 4
1.4 Objective of the study 5
1.5 Significance of the study 5
1.6 Statement of hypothesis 6
1.7 Scope of the study 6
1.8 Limitation of the study 7
1.9 Definition of terms 7
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction 9
2.1 Review of related literature 9
2.2 Theoretical framework
2.3 Summary of review 33
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction 35
3.2 Research design 35
3.3 Area of study 35
3.4 Population of the study 36
3.5 Sample size 36
3.6 Instrument for data collection 36
3.7 Reliability of the instrument 37
3.8 Validity of the Instrument 38
3.9 Method of data Collection 38
3.10 Method of Data Analysis 39
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction 41
4.2 Characteristics of the respondents 41
4.3 Presentation of Data Analysis 43
4.4 Discussion of Findings 48
4.5 Summary of findings 49
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary 51
5.2 Conclusion 52
5.3 Recommendation 53
Biography 54
Appendix 56
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