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The Components of Entrepreneurial Orientation of Higher Education Student: A Systematic Literature Review

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  • Rinthida Denphitat
  • Chintana Kanjanavisutt
  • Methinee Wongwanich Rumpagaporn

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The objective of this article is to synthesize the components of entrepreneurial orientation of higher education student using a systematic literature review methodology. Information was sought by searching the following electronic journal databases- 1) Eric (Education Resources Information Center), 2) Science Direct, 3) Scopus, and 4) Thai-Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI) covering publications from 2015 to 2023. The tool used in this systematic literature review consists of 3 parts- research screening form, critical appraisal form and data extraction table. Research selection is carried out by researchers and experts. Analyzing data by using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, and summary analysis of content. The research results indicate that out of a total of 1,205 studies identified, only 13 met the criteria. The researchers selected the components of entrepreneurial orientation of higher education student level that occurred with a frequency of three or more, constituting 25 percent of the total frequency. In conclusion, the components of entrepreneurial orientation of higher education student consists of 5 elements, ranked from highest to least frequent, as follows- 1) Risk Taking, 2) Innovativeness, 3) Proactiveness, 4) Autonomy, and 5) Competitive Aggressiveness.

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  • Rinthida Denphitat & Chintana Kanjanavisutt & Methinee Wongwanich Rumpagaporn, 2024. "The Components of Entrepreneurial Orientation of Higher Education Student: A Systematic Literature Review," Higher Education Studies, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 14(3), pages 134-134, August.
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