Author(s): Ashwitha Shetty, Thanuja K A
This study aims to explore the role of education, particularly using the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), in fostering entrepreneurial mindsets among students and its impact on their intention to engage in entrepreneurial efficacy based on primary data. The objectives of this research are threefold. Firstly, it seeks to assess the existing level of entrepreneurial mindset among students, providing insights into their current attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions related to entrepreneurship using SCT. Secondly, it aims to investigate the correlation between attitude and intention, aiming to understand how a positive attitude towards entrepreneurship influences individuals' intention to pursue entrepreneurial activities, as suggested by SCT. Lastly, this study intends to examine the underlying structure and relationships among variables in the dataset, employing statistical analyses to identify key factors influencing entrepreneurial mindsets using SCT. By achieving these objectives, this research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on entrepreneurial education, specifically in relation to SCT, and its impact on students' attitudes and intentions.