Title: Exploring entrepreneurial inclination: Schwartz's values theory and Bandura's self-efficacy scale applied to Hungarian university students

Authors: Judit Tessényi; Norbert Katona; Zsuzsanna Kun

Addresses: Department of Counselling Services, University of Szeged, Szegedi Tudományegyetem, 6722 Szeged, Vitéz utca n.º 17, Hungary ' Department of Marketing and Business Communication, Neumann János University, Kecskemét, 6000 Kecskemét, Izsáki út n.º 5, Hungary ' Institute of Marketing and Communication Sciences, Corvinus University of Budapest, 1093 Budapest Fővám tér n.º 8, Hungary

Abstract: This study scrutinises how self-efficacy, the closely related entrepreneurial attitude and character, will develop among Hungarian university students. Based on an extensive international and domestic literature review, the paper stands out in examining the relationship between entrepreneurial inclination and self-efficacy of Bandura (1986) and the connection of entrepreneurial inclination to personal values according to Schwartz's (1992) approach. A simple random sampling procedure determined an online questionnaire to answer five hypotheses. Based on the results (N = 323), two groups regarding entrepreneurial inclinations after the university years were statistically separated, with a close connection between the inclination to become an entrepreneur in the future, self-efficacy, and problem-solving skills. Results also show a significant relationship along the indicators of openness to innovation, risk, and excitement seeking. At the same time, the results also highlight the gender differences regarding entrepreneurial inclination among Hungarian university students.

Keywords: entrepreneurial inclination; entrepreneurial spirit; entrepreneurial intention; entrepreneurial expectations; entrepreneurial attitude; self-efficacy; support of businesses; university students.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEIM.2024.144397

International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, 2024 Vol.28 No.3/4, pp.224 - 239

Received: 10 May 2023
Accepted: 28 Mar 2024
Published online: 11 Feb 2025 *

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