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Establishing effects of entrepreneurial attitude and entrepreneurial intent of graduating University students in Western Uganda

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  • Dr Nuwatuhaire Benard

    (Valley University of Science and Technology, Uganda)

  • Mubehamwe Janan

    (Valley University of Science and Technology, Uganda)

  • Prof. Emmanuel Karoro

    (Valley University of Science and Technology, Uganda)

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This study investigated the effects of entrepreneurial attitude and entrepreneurial intent of graduating University students in Western Uganda. The study adopted cross-sectional and causal-comparative research designs on a sample of 435 graduating students in Western Uganda. Descriptive results revealed that students entrepreneurial intent (x̅ = 3.03) was good with its aspects that were namely; entrepreneurial desire (x̅ = 2.73), entrepreneurial self-prediction (x̅ = 3.12) and behavioural intention (mean = 3.25) all being good. Entrepreneurial attitudes constructs including achievement attitude (x̅ = 2.90), personal control (x̅ = 2.90) and business management skills (x̅= 2.76) were equally good. Inferential results revealed that entrepreneurial attitudes (β = 0.224, p = 0.000

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  • Dr Nuwatuhaire Benard & Mubehamwe Janan & Prof. Emmanuel Karoro, 2023. "Establishing effects of entrepreneurial attitude and entrepreneurial intent of graduating University students in Western Uganda," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(12), pages 197-216, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:12:p:197-216
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