Table 2 Description of codes
Factor | Operationalized code | Description |
|---|---|---|
Entrepreneurial self-efficacy | Confidence in entrepreneurship | Confidence in ability to perform different entrepreneurship-related tasks |
Entrepreneurial intent | Start a company | Initiating a new venture or seeking self-employment |
Solve a problem | Devise solutions to different problems in the world | |
Attitude | Value of EEPs | Perception of the value of participation in EEPs |
Subjective norm | Subjective norm | Approval of the value of participation in EEPs from peers, friends and family |
Goals | Make money | Personal goal of earning a lot of money |
Personal development | Skills and experiences deemed helpful in one’s personal and professional growth | |
Opportunities and challenges | Instruction | Teaching approaches and instructional staff including teachers, speakers, and mentors |
Scheduling | Scheduling conflicts with required courses | |
Curriculum | Material and content covered/focused in the course | |
Information and resources | Student events | Events held by and/or for students including student orientations, student organization events, and in-class visits |
Online/print media | Information accessed through online/print media including both targeted advertisements and cataloged resources | |
Academic advising | Information from EEP representatives and academic advisors | |
Purpose of EEPs | Information on the purpose and benefits of different EEP offerings | |
Social capital | Social capital | Gaining social capital by being part of entrepreneurship community |
Academic transitions | Academic year | Students preferences for when they would undertake EEPs |
Participation in EEPs | Change in perception | Past experiences leading to change in perception of EEPs |
Learning and exposure | Past experiences helping in learning more about EEPs and gain exposure to entrepreneurship |