Cross-Culture Youth Entrepreneurial Education and Entrepreneurship: A Delphi and Empirical Analysis
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Entrepreneurial Education, Entrepreneurship, Delphi Method, Empirical Analysis, YouthAbstract
This study examines the impact of demographic characteristics on youth entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurship. Utilising a modified Delphi method, the study gathered expert opinions from 12 experts to establish the evaluation framework. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted on 200 students. An additional 287 students were used for difference and relationship analyses. The results showed significant birthplace differences in entrepreneurial education and notable age-related variations in entrepreneurship levels, with older students (26-35 years) demonstrating higher entrepreneurial tendencies. Furthermore, the study found a significant positive relationship between entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurship, suggesting that enhanced entrepreneurial education can positively influence youth entrepreneurship.
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