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Evaluation of entrepreneurial intention in agronomic engineering students
Evaluación de la intención emprendedora en estudiantes de ingeniería agronómica
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https://doi.org/10.15446/agron.colomb.v42n2.115744Keywords:
businesses, enterprises, management (en)empresas, gestión, negocios (es)
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Entrepreneurship has emerged as a crucial factor in economic development, especially in developing nations, where the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated socioeconomic challenges, particularly in rural areas. Despite these adversities, countries like Colombia boast abundant natural resources and a dynamic young population, creating a conducive environment for sustainable economic growth. In this context, the main objective of this study was to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the factors influencing entrepreneurial intention in academic settings related to agriculture. To achieve this, a structural equation modeling was conducted on a sample of 200 agronomic engineering students at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. This analysis identified the positive impact of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and opportunity recognition on entrepreneurial intention. The research focused on understanding entrepreneurial spirit among young individuals, acknowledging its significance as a driver of economic and social development.
El emprendimiento se posiciona como un factor crucial para el desarrollo económico, especialmente en naciones en desarrollo, donde la pandemia de COVID-19 ha agravado los retos socioeconómicos, sobre todo en áreas rurales. A pesar de estas adversidades, países como Colombia cuentan con vastos recursos naturales y una población juvenil dinámica, creando un escenario propicio para un crecimiento económico sostenible. En este contexto, el objetivo principal de este estudio es realizar un análisis exhaustivo de los factores que inciden en la intención emprendedora en entornos estudiantiles relacionados con la agricultura. Para lograr este objetivo, se llevó a cabo un modelo de ecuaciones estructurales en una muestra de 200 estudiantes de ingeniería agronómica en la Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Este análisis permitió reconocer el impacto positivo de la autoeficacia emprendedora y el reconocimiento de oportunidades en la intención emprendedora. La investigación se centró en comprender el espíritu emprendedor de los jóvenes, reconociendo su importancia como motor del desarrollo económico y social.
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