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Discrimination in Predicting Entrepreneurial Intentions of the Disabled Students in Nigeria

Year: 2016
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Entrepreneurship activities have impacted so much in the areas of job creation and economic growth which are widely recognized across the world.Hence, entrepreneurial intention is important in triggering venture establishment and has significant impact on the venture's success.The purpose of this article is to examine discrimination as a predictor of entrepreneurial intentions of disabled students.The study followed a descriptive survey where both quantitative and qualitative approaches were employed.About 230 questionnaires were distributed to disabled students across the tertiary institutions (Universities, Polytechnics and colleges) in Plateau State-Nigeria.Results reveal that discrimination, attitudes and perceived behavioural control positively influence entrepreneurial intentions of disabled students.
Language: English
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2941129189
FWCI: 3.881
Cites: 55
Cited by: 11
Related to: 10