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A descriptive study on the relationship between entrepreneurial attitude and self-efficacy among university students in Pakistan

Muhammad Suhail Khan(1), Zhang Biao(2), Abdur Rahman(3), Rizwan Ullah(4), Sidra Akhtar(5), Kashif Iqbal(6), Rubab Nawaz(7), Aman Khan(8),


(1) Department of Sociology, School of Sociology and Political Science, Anhui University, P.R. China
(2) Department of Sociology, School of Sociology and Political Science, Anhui University, P.R. China
(3) Department of Psychology, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan
(4) School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou P.R. China
(5) Department of Psychology, University of Haripur, Pakistan
(6) Department of Sociology, School of Public Administration, Hohai University, P.R. China
(7) Institute of Social & Cultural Studies, University of the Punjab, Pakistan
(8) Department of Sociology, School of Public Administration, Hohai University, P.R. China
Corresponding Author

Abstract


The study investigates the relationship between entrepreneurial attitudes and self-efficacy among Pakistani students at the University of Peshawar, Pakistan. Using quantitative methods, n = 250 students were surveyed. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. This study used the Pearson correlation test to examine the relationship between variables, with special attention to the Entrepreneurial Attitude Scale and the Multidimensional Leadership Self-Efficacy Scale. Data were collected from the respondents through purposive sampling. The results indicate that there is a significant positive correlation between entrepreneurial attitude and self-efficacy, and behavioral, cognitive, and emotional factors have a substantial impact on entrepreneurial attitude and self-efficacy. The study highlights that cultivating a positive entrepreneurial mindset among students can increase their self-efficacy, which is critical for entrepreneurial success. It recommends that universities build strong entrepreneurship education programs that include practical experiences such as internships, business simulations, and mentoring. This approach improves students' entrepreneurial skills and their chances of starting successful businesses

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