The Influence of Self-Efficacy on Entrepreneurial Intention among Engineering Students
The objective of this study is to examine the influence of self-efficacy on entrepreneurial intention amongst engineering students from Public Higher Educational Institution (PHEI) in Malaysia. This study employs a quantitative method using the questionnaire instrument. Data is obtained from 345 res...
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| author | N. Saraih U. Zin Aris Ain Zuraini Abdul Mutalib Suhana Tunku Ahmad Tunku Salha Abdullah Sharmini Harith Amlus M. |
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| description | The objective of this study is to examine the influence of self-efficacy on entrepreneurial intention amongst engineering students from Public Higher Educational Institution (PHEI) in Malaysia. This study employs a quantitative method using the questionnaire instrument. Data is obtained from 345 respondents comprising of final year students from various public institutes of higher learning in Malaysia. Findings revealed that the students from these public institutes demonstrated a high interest in entrepreneurial intention (mean=3.67, SD=.54) and a moderate level of sel-efficacy (mean=3.22, SD=.71). Findings also pointed out that self-efficacy is significantly associated with entrepreneurial intention (β=.45, p<.01) as exhibited by the engineering students in these institutes. These findings further reinforces an element of Bandura Social Learning Theory which states that self-efficacy is able to influence the entrepreneurial intention amongst engineering students in public institutions. As a result, public instituitions can emphasize strategies to increase the degree of self-efficacy amongst students to enhance the level of entrepreneurial intention. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings are also discussed along with recommendations for the further improvement of institution management. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-64be63fc865646d0b2162f1d7c2e37e82022-12-21T23:36:16ZengEDP SciencesMATEC Web of Conferences2261-236X2018-01-011500505110.1051/matecconf/201815005051matecconf_mucet2018_05051The Influence of Self-Efficacy on Entrepreneurial Intention among Engineering StudentsN. Saraih U.Zin Aris Ain ZurainiAbdul Mutalib SuhanaTunku Ahmad Tunku SalhaAbdullah SharminiHarith Amlus M.The objective of this study is to examine the influence of self-efficacy on entrepreneurial intention amongst engineering students from Public Higher Educational Institution (PHEI) in Malaysia. This study employs a quantitative method using the questionnaire instrument. Data is obtained from 345 respondents comprising of final year students from various public institutes of higher learning in Malaysia. Findings revealed that the students from these public institutes demonstrated a high interest in entrepreneurial intention (mean=3.67, SD=.54) and a moderate level of sel-efficacy (mean=3.22, SD=.71). Findings also pointed out that self-efficacy is significantly associated with entrepreneurial intention (β=.45, p<.01) as exhibited by the engineering students in these institutes. These findings further reinforces an element of Bandura Social Learning Theory which states that self-efficacy is able to influence the entrepreneurial intention amongst engineering students in public institutions. As a result, public instituitions can emphasize strategies to increase the degree of self-efficacy amongst students to enhance the level of entrepreneurial intention. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings are also discussed along with recommendations for the further improvement of institution management.https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201815005051 |
| spellingShingle | N. Saraih U. Zin Aris Ain Zuraini Abdul Mutalib Suhana Tunku Ahmad Tunku Salha Abdullah Sharmini Harith Amlus M. The Influence of Self-Efficacy on Entrepreneurial Intention among Engineering Students MATEC Web of Conferences |
| title | The Influence of Self-Efficacy on Entrepreneurial Intention among Engineering Students |
| title_full | The Influence of Self-Efficacy on Entrepreneurial Intention among Engineering Students |
| title_fullStr | The Influence of Self-Efficacy on Entrepreneurial Intention among Engineering Students |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Influence of Self-Efficacy on Entrepreneurial Intention among Engineering Students |
| title_short | The Influence of Self-Efficacy on Entrepreneurial Intention among Engineering Students |
| title_sort | influence of self efficacy on entrepreneurial intention among engineering students |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201815005051 |
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