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The Factors Affecting Entrepreneurship Intention

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  • Irine HERDJIONO

    (Musamus University, Indonesia)

  • Yeni Hastin PUSPA

    (Musamus University, Indonesia)

  • Gerzon MAULANY

    (Musamus University, Indonesia)

  • Benedictus Elnath ALDY

    (Atmajaya University, Indonesia)

Abstract

This research examined the effects of family environment, self concept, motivation and risk taking propensity on entrepreneurship intention in Merauke, the border area of Indonesia. Conducted by collecting data from 382 college student through questionnaire. This study applied linear regression analysis. The results showed family environment, self concept, motivation and risk taking propensity significantly affected entrepreneurship intention. The study implies that individual factor such as self-concept, motivation, and risk taking propensity together with social factor, family environment affect entrepreneurial intention.

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  • Irine HERDJIONO & Yeni Hastin PUSPA & Gerzon MAULANY & Benedictus Elnath ALDY, 2017. "The Factors Affecting Entrepreneurship Intention," International Journal of Entrepreneurial Knowledge, Center for International Scientific Research of VSO and VSPP, vol. 5(2), pages 5-15, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:jek:journl:v:5:y:2017:i:2:p:5-15
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