Journal of Entrepreneurship Education (Print ISSN: 1098-8394; Online ISSN: 1528-2651)

Abstract

The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Exploring Personality Traits and Academic Performance in Entrepreneurship Education.

Author(s): Philip Van Berten, Mara S. Davis

This study introduces a questionnaire, modelled after the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), tailored to evaluate entrepreneurial personality traits among undergraduate students participating in an elective Entrepreneurship course. Utilizing linear regression analysis, our findings indicate that distinct personality traits significantly correlate with academic performance, suggesting that individuals inclined towards entrepreneurship tend to achieve higher grades.

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