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Student entrepreneurship competency and mindset: examining the influence of education, role models, and gender

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  • Khaula Alkaabi

    (United Arab Emirates University)

  • Salieu Senghore

    (United Arab Emirates University)

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This research aims to explore the interplay among entrepreneurial education, role models, and gender on students' entrepreneurial competence and mindset. Using purposive sampling, 306 participants enrolled in entrepreneurship and innovation-related courses at UAEU completed an online survey. The research used statistical analyses, including Spearman's Rank Correlations, Cramer's V correlation, Mann–Whitney U, and multiple linear regression, to explore variable relationships. Findings indicate that access to entrepreneurial role models is associated with higher competence, emphasizing resource mobilization and fostering a growth mindset. Active engagement in entrepreneurship courses correlates with enhanced innovative thinking and networking. Despite gender-based disparities, statistical analysis indicates minimal impact on students' ability to generate novel business ideas. This study contributes insights to entrepreneurship education literature, offering practical implications for educators and institutions.

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  • Khaula Alkaabi & Salieu Senghore, 2024. "Student entrepreneurship competency and mindset: examining the influence of education, role models, and gender," Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Springer, vol. 13(1), pages 1-28, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:joiaen:v:13:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1186_s13731-024-00393-5
    DOI: 10.1186/s13731-024-00393-5
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