NFLUENCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAITS ON THE ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION OF BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITIES IN ONDO AND EKITI STATES
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2025
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Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL)
Abstract
The study focused on the influence of psychological traits on the entrepreneurial intention of
business education undergraduates in Ondo and Ekiti States. A descriptive research design
was used for the study, two research hypotheses guided the study. The population of this
study comprised 1,282 business education undergraduates from the universities in Ondo and
Ekiti states. A proportionate sampling technique was used to arrive at 642 business education
undergraduates as a sample. The questionnaire was the instrument used; linear regression
was used for the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. It was revealed that self-efficacy
and risk-taking propensity significantly influenced the entrepreneurial intention of business
education undergraduates (B = 0.58, t(640) = 13.13, P = 0.000 and B = 0.42; t(640) = 11.85, P
= 0.000). The study concludes that by focusing on these psychological traits within
educational frameworks, institutions can better prepare students to engage in entrepreneurial
activities. It was recommended that self-efficacy must be developed by helping students build
confidence in their abilities through achievable goals and successes. Also, undergraduates
should be taught to embrace challenges and view failures as learning opportunities.