Factors affecting students’ entrepreneurial intentions: a systematic review (2005–2022) for future directions in theory and practice

Greeni Maheshwari (), Khanh Linh Kha and Anantha Raj A. Arokiasamy
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Greeni Maheshwari: RMIT University
Khanh Linh Kha: RMIT University
Anantha Raj A. Arokiasamy: Xiamen University

Management Review Quarterly, 2023, vol. 73, issue 4, No 12, 1903-1970

Abstract: Abstract Entrepreneurship has been viewed as a critical contributor and an economic engine in a country for creating new jobs and it is crucial for graduates to alter their mindset to become self-employed. Thus, it is necessary to synthesize the factors that impact the entrepreneurial intentions (EI) of students at tertiary level. The aim of this research is twofold; first to identify the factors which have been most studied in the literature and second, to determine which factors are less explored to measure the EI of students. This research adopts the systematic review approach to identify various studies conducted between 2005 to June 2022. The paper further adopted citation analysis and identified the 36 most impactful studies in this area of research. Next, the thematic analysis was conducted and seven main themes (factors) (cognitive, personality, environmental, social, educational, contextual and demographic) of EI determinants were identified. The analysis of the papers clearly demonstrated that the TPB model and cognitive factors dominate this area of research. Furthermore, over half of the studies are conducted in Asia, hence it is important to explore other regions such as Africa, America and Europe and other comparative studies between various regions. The study offers avenues for future research and practical implications of the study for the practitioners.

Keywords: Entrepreneurial intentions; Systematic literature review; Citation analysis; Thematic analysis; Entrepreneurship (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A22 A23 L26 O50 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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