Analysing the Genesis of Entrepreneurial Intentions for Early Adolescents
Authors:
- Janez Gorenc, University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business, doctoral student
- Blaž Zupan, University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business
- Alenka Slavec Gomezel, University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business
Keywords:
entrepreneurial intentions | theory of planned behaviour | entrepreneurship education program | primary school | moderated mediation
Abstract
The study examines the relationships between attitude towards entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship competence, and entrepreneurial self-efficacy in the formation of entrepreneurial intentions among early adolescents participating in entrepreneurship education programs. A theoretical model based on the Theory of planned behaviour was empirically tested using data from a weekend entrepreneurship education program across 13 primary schools. The findings support the proposed model, revealing that entrepreneurship competence positively influences intentions, mediated by attitude and moderated by self-efficacy. The observations offer new insights into applying the Theory of planned behaviour in entrepreneurship education for early adolescents and practical recommendations for educators on key focus area.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) addressed in the article are:
- SDG 4 – Quality education
- SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth
The article is published in:
Journal of East European Management Studies (Nomos)
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Analysing the genesis of entrepreneurial intentions for early adolescents
