The Entrepreneurial Journey: Levels, Dimensions, and Dynamics of Action among Ghanaian University Students

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Mixed-method analysis examined entrepreneurial intentions and actions in university students in Ghana, suggesting new contextual barriers to action.

The study reveals a significant intention-action gap among Ghanaian university students, with only 4% variance explained.
Subjective norms negatively affected entrepreneurial actions, contrary to established theories like the Theory of Planned Behaviour.
Contextual factors such as gender and family background were stronger predictors of entrepreneurial action than individual attitudes.
Barriers to action cited by students included financial issues and educational demands, indicating a need for targeted support.

Usman et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Mixed-method analysis examined entrepreneurial intentions and actions in university students in Ghana, suggesting new contextual barriers to action.

The study reveals a significant intention-action gap among Ghanaian university students, with only 4% variance explained.
Subjective norms negatively affected entrepreneurial actions, contrary to established theories like the Theory of Planned Behaviour.
Contextual factors such as gender and family background were stronger predictors of entrepreneurial action than individual attitudes.
Barriers to action cited by students included financial issues and educational demands, indicating a need for targeted support.

Usman et al. (2025) studied this question.

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