Underlying factors of entrepreneurial intention among students : a social cognitive career theory (SCCT) perspective.

• Main Author: Yeo, Hui Kee.
• Other Authors: Ho Moon-Ho Ringo
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: DRNTU::Social sciences::General::Careers and profession
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/48878
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The present study examined the influence of individual, social cognitive and environmental factors on students’ entrepreneurial intention using the Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT; Lent, Brown, & Hackett, 1994; 2002; 2005). Additional paths unique to the SCCT choice model were proposed in the present study as well. Participants were 400 undergraduates and postgraduates, aged 18 to 33 years, from a local university in Singapore. They completed measures of entrepreneurial efficacy, outcome expectations, interests, intention, learning experiences (past experience and education), role models and perceived family support. Structural equation modelling was conducted to assess the original SCCT choice model and revised model. The results of the present study indicated a better fit for the revised model. Consistent with earlier findings, hypotheses concerning SCCT core variables (self-efficacy, outcome expectations, goals and interest) were supported in the present study. Findings suggested the need to examine other constructs (individual and contextual factors) and incorporate additional paths in the SCCT choice model. Implications and future research on SCCT choice model and its application to the entrepreneurial domain are discussed.