Examining Resilience in the Link between Self-Efficacy and Entrepreneurial Intentions among Business Administration Students

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1 Department of Marketing, Faculty of Management sciences

2 Department of Marketing, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, Cairo, Faculty of Management Sciences, Egypt

3 Department Of Marketing October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, Egypt

Abstract

The objective of this study is to explore the relationship among self-efficacy and 
entrepreneurial intention among students participating in Faculty of Business 
Administration. Additionally, it seeks to explore the mediating role of resilience in this 
relationship. The research adopts a quantitative research approach , using a survey 
questionnaire to gather data from a group of students studying Business Administration.. 
Validated scales are used to assess self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intentions.
The primary results of the research indicate that students with elevated self-efficacy levels 
are more inclined to possess more robust entrepreneurial intentions.. However, this 
relationship is partially moderated by resilience. Students who demonstrate higher levels of 
resilience tend to translate their self-efficacy beliefs into more concrete entrepreneurial 
intentions. These findings suggest that both self-efficacy and resilience play crucial roles in 
influencing students' entrepreneurial mindset and readiness to engage in entrepreneurial 
activities.
This study adds to the current knowledge by investigating how resilience mediates the link 
between self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intentions. The findings provide valuable insights 
for educational institutions and policymakers in designing effective entrepreneurship 
education programs to foster entrepreneurial mindsets among students, thus promoting 
economic progress and innovation. By understanding the factors that influence 
entrepreneurial intentions, stakeholders can implement targeted strategies to support 
aspiring entrepreneurs effectively.

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