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Entrepreneurship Education and Entrepreneurial Intentions of Youths In Zambia: The Mediating Roles of Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy And Entrepreneurial Attitudes

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  • Austin Mwange

    (The University of Zambia, Graduate School of Business, Lusaka, Zambia)

  • Windu Matoka

    (ZCAS University, School of Business, Lusaka, Zambia)

  • Clive Noombo

    (The University of Zambia, Institute of Distance Education, Zambia)

  • Kampamba Chibesa

    (The University of Zambia, Institute of Distance Education, Zambia)

Abstract

The empirical study evaluated the impacts of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial intentions among youths in Zambia and the mediating roles of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial attitudes. The quantitative methodology was employed using data gathered through survey questionnaires. Data was analyzed using the SEM-PLS technique via the SmartPLS 4 software. The findings revealed significant direct effects of entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, and entrepreneurial attitudes on EI. However, the effects of entrepreneurial attitudes on entrepreneurial intentions were negative. In addition, the study revealed significant mediating effects of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial attitudes on entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial intentions, where the latter had negative mediating effects. Overall, the study revealed significant negative mediating effects of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial attitudes on entrepreneurial intentions and entrepreneurship education. The study concluded that exposure of youths in Zambia to entrepreneurship education can aid in stimulating entrepreneurial intentions through entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial attitudes. The study recommended interventions by the Government of Zambia through the Ministry of Youth, Sport, and Arts to be put in place that promote participation of youths in EE as well as ensuring increased accessibility of EE among the youths.

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  • Austin Mwange & Windu Matoka & Clive Noombo & Kampamba Chibesa, 2025. "Entrepreneurship Education and Entrepreneurial Intentions of Youths In Zambia: The Mediating Roles of Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy And Entrepreneurial Attitudes," African Journal of Commercial Studies, African Journal of Commercial Studies, vol. 6(1).
    • Handle: RePEc:cwk:ajocsk:2025-24
    DOI: 10.59413/ajocs/v6.i.1.7
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    JEL classification:

    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship
    • I23 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Higher Education; Research Institutions
    • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity

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