Factors That Influence Students’ Entrepreneurial Intention in Xi’an, China: Perceived Entrepreneurial Education as a Mediating Effect – A Pilot Test
Keywords:
Entrepreneurial Intention, Perceived Entrepreneurial Education, Mediating Effect, Reliability and Validity, Pilot TestAbstract
This study explores the factors influencing students' entrepreneurial intention in Xi’an, China, with a focus on the mediating role of perceived entrepreneurial education. A pilot test was conducted with 50 undergraduate students from private and public universities to assess the reliability and validity of the survey instruments. Key independent variables include perceived behavioral control, subjective norms, student attitudes, risk-taking propensity, perceived desirability, and self-efficacy. The pilot test results indicate high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha > 0.70) and construct validity for all variables. The findings suggest that perceived entrepreneurial education significantly mediates the relationship between these factors and entrepreneurial intention. This paper highlights the importance of refining instruments to ensure data quality and provides insights for enhancing entrepreneurship education programs.
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