Determinants of Entrepreneurial Intentions in Students from a University in Lima, Peru

Authors

  • Claudia Vanessa Sandoval Malca Bachiller en Administración y Emprendimiento, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Perú.
  • Marcoantonio Pacheco Sepulveda Bachiller en Administración y Emprendimiento, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Perú.
  • Kerwin José Chávez Vera Coordinador Centro de Investigación para la Gestión, Emprendimiento, Finanzas e Innovación, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Perú.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18046/j.estger.2025.176.7314

Keywords:

entrepreneurial intention, entrepreneurial education, entrepreneurship

Abstract

This study examines the determinants of entrepreneurial intentions among university students from a university in Lima, Peru. The research employed a quantitative approach with a sample of 476 university students, applying partial least squares structural equation modeling. Results revealed that personal attitude, perceived behavioral control, entrepreneurial education, and self-efficacy have significant positive effects on entrepreneurial intentions, while contact networks showed no significant impact. The most relevant finding indicates that entrepreneurial education has the strongest effect on entrepreneurial intentions (β=0.852), suggesting the
importance of strengthening entrepreneurship education programs within Peruvian universities.

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Published

2026-01-21

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How to Cite

Determinants of Entrepreneurial Intentions in Students from a University in Lima, Peru. (2026). Estudios Gerenciales, 41(176), 307-319. https://doi.org/10.18046/j.estger.2025.176.7314