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Students’ entrepreneurial behavior: international and gender differences

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Due to a high level of uncertainty, entrepreneurship is generally considered a risky endeavor. This paper explores the factors impacting entrepreneurial behavior in order to identify new educational opportunities for its development. The paper explores perceived feasibility and desirability for students in 10 countries. The entrepreneurship role is gender tested against desirability and feasibility. The requirements for developing this skill set are also studied. A survey instrument was developed, and data was collected from 4281 students. The results indicate that gender impacts entrepreneurship intention and the way it impacts is influenced by which country the students are from.

Source: Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

DOI: 10.1186/s13731-016-0046-8

Authors: Tugrul Daim, Marina Dabic, Elvan Bayraktaroglu

Institutions: Portland State University, University of Zagreb, Ekonomski fakultet - Zagreb, Nottingham Trent University, Istanbul Technical University

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,790