Attitudes towards entrepreneurship among the students of Thailand: an entrepreneurial attitude orientation approach

Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

Education and Training

Publication Date

1-1-2020

Abstract

© 2020, Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: The present study predicts attitude towards entrepreneurship among the students of Thailand through the entrepreneurial attitude orientation (EAO) model. Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative approach is used, based on cross-sectional data from public sector universities of Thailand. The respondents are bachelor's and master's students who are acquiring entrepreneurship education. A random sampling technique was used to approach students to participate in the survey. A total of 392 useable questionnaires were returned, providing data for analysis. Findings: Using structural equation modeling, the results show a positive and significant impact of achievement, personal control and innovation on attitudes towards entrepreneurship. Self-esteem, however, has a non-significant impact on attitudes towards entrepreneurship. Practical implications: This study may be helpful for university policymakers wishing to know more about students' entrepreneurial attitudes, as there is a strong need to divert more students towards entrepreneurship. This study may contribute to the entrepreneurship literature and the EAO scale, particularly in developing and Asian contexts. Originality/value: This study offers evidence of the development of entrepreneurial attitudes among the students of Thailand, which ensures the further validation of the EAO scale in a developing country.

ISSN

0040-0912

Publisher

Emerald

Disciplines

Business

Keywords

Achievement, Attitudes towards entrepreneurship, Developing countries, Innovation, Personal control, Self-esteem

Scopus ID

85097321570

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no

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