A Study on the Implications of Entrepreneurial Self Efficacy among Arts and Science College Students in Tiruchirappalli District

K Suchitra

K Suchitra Assistant Professor, PG Research Department of Commerce, Bishop Heber College, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India

Keywords: Entrepreneurial Self Efficacy, Entrepreneurship, College Students, Self -efficacy

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to provide insights on the Implications of Entrepreneurial Self Efficacy among Arts and Science College Students in Tiruchirappalli District. Descriptive research design was adopted for this research study. Arts and Science College students in Tiruchirappalli District, Tamil Nadu, India were choosen as samples for study. Simple random sampling method was adopted to derive 194 samples from the Universe. A self administered structured Questionnaire was used to collect primary data. The collected data was then analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to draw inferences for this research study. The findings of the study indicatedthat the Factors of Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy undertaken for the study such as risk taking, innovativeness, creating a difference and congenial environment were having significant impact and were influencing the perceptions of becoming a successful entrepreneur. The Researcher has chosen only Selected Factors to study Entrepreneurial Self Efficacy. The researcher limited his study to Artsand Science College Students Tiruchirappalli District. Understanding the Entrepreneurial Self EfficacyFactors has theoretical, practical and social implications. This research study on Entrepreneurial Self Efficacy provide inputs in identifying and understanding the significant factors of Entrepreneurship and the dynamics of Entrepreneurial Self-efficacy of the Students in Arts and Science Colleges. This is one of the first studies that study the Entrepreneurial Self Efficacy Factors of Arts and Science College Students in Tiruchirappalli District. This research study would contribute to the existing body of knowledge/literature by advancing the understanding of Entrepreneurial Self Efficacy Factors of Arts and Science College Students. Practically this research would aid educational administrators / educational leaders / policy makers to identify, conceptualize, and develop strategies to enhance entrepreneurship among college students.