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Exploring Entrepreneurial Intention for Sustainable Development: a Study of University Students in Kolea, Algeria

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  • Meslem Amina

    (Higher National School of Management, Algeria)

  • Bouchetara Mehdi

    (Higher National School of Management, Algeria)

  • Gahlam Nadia

    (Higher National School of Management, Algeria)

  • Djennadi Lydia

    (Higher National School of Management, Algeria)

  • Belali Mounir

    (Higher National School of Management, Algeria)

Abstract

Research purpose Entrepreneurship's evolving role now extends beyond economic realms to encompass broader societal and environmental imperatives. Sustainable entrepreneurship emerges as a linchpin in addressing contemporary challenges, offering innovative solutions that harmonize economic resilience with environmental and social objectives. Yet, the determinants underpinning individuals' intentions towards sustainable entrepreneurship, particularly within the Algerian context, remain underexplored. Keeping this into consideration, our research endeavours to identify the motivational factors influencing the decision to engage in sustainable entrepreneurial activities among students at the Kolea University Pole. Design / Methodology / Approach Drawing on a quantitative approach, data from 370 student responses were analysed using linear regression analysis. Findings The findings reveal the significant influence of both internal and external determinants on entrepreneurial intention for sustainable development among students. Internally, factors such as perceived entrepreneurial feasibility, perceived behavioural control, and attitudes towards sustainability emerged as key drivers of entrepreneurial intention towards sustainability. Students with a strong inclination towards sustainability exhibited a heightened intention to engage in entrepreneurial activities aligned with sustainable development goals. Externally, sociological factors and social networks were found to exert a significant positive influence on sustainable entrepreneurship intention. This underscores the importance of familial, educational, and societal support structures in fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among students, shedding light on the role of information and communication technologies in shaping this intention. Yet, the study also highlights a concerning lack of awareness among students regarding the role of entrepreneurship in addressing environmental challenges underscoring the need for educational interventions aimed at cultivating an environmental ethos among students. Originality/Value/Practical Implications This study contributes to the discourse on sustainable entrepreneurship in developing countries, particularly in Algeria, by elucidating the factors influencing entrepreneurial intention among students. The findings underscore the importance of both internal and external determinants in shaping students' entrepreneurial aspirations, with implications for educational policy and practice.

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  • Meslem Amina & Bouchetara Mehdi & Gahlam Nadia & Djennadi Lydia & Belali Mounir, 2024. "Exploring Entrepreneurial Intention for Sustainable Development: a Study of University Students in Kolea, Algeria," Economics and Culture, Sciendo, vol. 21(1), pages 46-63.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:ecocul:v:21:y:2024:i:1:p:46-63:n:1004
    DOI: 10.2478/jec-2024-0004
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    Keywords

    sustainable entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial intention; sustainable development; motivational factors; internal factors; external factors; university students; Algeria;
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    JEL classification:

    • I23 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Higher Education; Research Institutions
    • M13 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - New Firms; Startups
    • O15 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration
    • Q01 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - Sustainable Development
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth

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