The Impact of Entrepreneurship Education, Self-Efficacy, and Creative Thinking on Entrepreneurial Intention among University Undergraduates in Anhui Province
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https://doi.org/10.53797/ujssh.v5i1.8.2026Keywords:
Entrepreneurial Intention, Entrepreneurship Education, Self-Efficacy, Creative Thinking, Anhui ProvinceAbstract
In the context of China’s strategic push for "Mass Entrepreneurship and Innovation," fostering entrepreneurial talent has become a priority for higher education, particularly in developing inland regions like Anhui Province. This study empirically examines the determinants of Entrepreneurial Intention (EI) among university undergraduates by integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior and Social Cognitive Theory. specifically, it investigates the influence of Entrepreneurship Education (EE), Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy (ESE), and Creative Thinking (CT). Data were collected via a structured questionnaire from 426 undergraduates across five universities in Anhui Province. The results, analyzed using SPSS 26.0, indicate that Entrepreneurship Education significantly enhances intention, Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy serves as the strongest predictor, and Creative Thinking plays a vital positive role. These findings suggest that universities in Anhui should transcend traditional theoretical teaching to adopt experiential learning models that bolster student confidence and creative capabilities. This research contributes to the literature by validating a multi-dimensional model within the specific socio-economic context of the Yangtze River Delta's inland region.
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