Prominent education predictors of women's intention to entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia

Ayman N. Alkhaldi (), Ibrahim Almarashdeh (), Ilyes Abidi (), Ilyes Abidi (), Habiba Ameur (), Samia Ahmed Samil () and Fatma Mohamed Ismaalia ()
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Ayman N. Alkhaldi: University of Hail, Saudi Arabia
Ibrahim Almarashdeh: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
Ilyes Abidi: University of Hail, Saudi Arabia
Ilyes Abidi: University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia
Habiba Ameur: University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed, Algeria
Samia Ahmed Samil: University of Hail, Saudi Arabia
Fatma Mohamed Ismaalia: University of Hail, Saudi Arabia

Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, 2025, vol. 12, issue 4, 457-476

Abstract: In an era where entrepreneurship is a key driver of economic growth, understanding the role of education in shaping entrepreneurial intentions is crucial—especially for women. This study explores the multi-dimensional impact of education on female entrepreneurship by categorizing educational factors into three dimensions: educational background, education level, and entrepreneurial education. Grounded in education theories and the theory of planned behavior, we analyze a sample of potential women entrepreneurs. Surprisingly, our findings reveal that having a business-related educational background does not significantly affect entrepreneurial intentions. However, education level is decisive in shaping attitudes and subjective norms toward entrepreneurship, though it does not influence perceived behavioral control. Notably, women who have received entrepreneurial training demonstrate stronger attitudes and perceptions of control, highlighting the power of targeted education. These insights provide valuable guidance for policymakers and stakeholders to foster digital entrepreneurship among Saudi women, bridging the gap between education and economic empowerment.

Keywords: women empowerment; sustainable development; women entrepreneurs; entrepreneurship; gender; entrepreneurship education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L29 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.9770/w7574539237

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