Entrepreneurial attitude orientation, social capital, and entrepreneurial intention among vocational students: The mediator role of entrepreneurial self-efficacy

Abstract

Purpose: Background: Entrepreneurial intention plays a significant part in bringing up future entrepreneurs. Much research explores the formation of entrepreneurial intentions. Yet, few studies examine the influence of entrepreneurial attitude orientation, social capital, and entrepreneurial self-efficacy in generating entrepreneurial intents among students.Purpose: This study intends to evaluate the impact of entrepreneurial attitude orientation, social capital, and self-efficacy on vocational high school students' entrepreneurial intentions. Methodology: 317 students from five public vocational high schools in Surabaya, Indonesia, participated in this study. The research model is evaluated by structural equation modeling (SEM). Results: The findings of this study indicate that entrepreneurial orientation and self-efficacy impact the entrepreneurial intentions of vocational high school students. Meanwhile, social capital did not impact students' entrepreneurial inclinations. Moreover, entrepreneurial self-efficacy influences the impacts of entrepreneurial attitude orientation and social capital on the entrepreneurial intents of students. Implications: The findings of this study have substantial significance for vocational education practitioners seeking to foster entrepreneurial aspirations among secondary vocational students.