The influence of college students’ social networks on entrepreneurial opportunity recognition in Hebei Province, China

Jiao Ma () and Yuan-Cheng Chang ()

Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, 2025, vol. 9, issue 6, 2085-2093

Abstract: This study aims to explore how social networks and resilience predict entrepreneurial opportunity recognition among university students in entrepreneurship-focused universities in Hebei Province, China. The goal is to provide insights for innovation and entrepreneurship management decisions in local universities. Using a convenience sampling method, a questionnaire survey was conducted with 466 valid responses collected. The results show that social networks have a significant positive impact on entrepreneurial opportunity recognition, and resilience plays a mediating role in this relationship. Therefore, it is important to place special emphasis on developing resilience among student entrepreneurs.

Keywords: Entrepreneurial opportunity recognition; Entrepreneurial process theory; Resilience; Social networks; University students. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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