Entrepreneurial Career Males Vs Females, Who Has Stronger Intentions?

In addition to providing solutions to the issues of unemployment and poverty, self-employment aids in striking a balance between local and regional growth. Any country, but especially Pakistan, can fundamentally shift its industrial and economic climate through the phenomenon of self-employment. Before developing effective measures to promote self-employment, it is crucial to understand what motivates and determines the entrepreneurial intentions of Pakistani university graduate students.

Following a thorough review of the literature, the proposed study aims to investigate the influence, importance, and robustness of TPB elements on the entrepreneurial intentions (EI) of university graduate students in the context of Pakistan’s public sector universities (PSUs) and higher education institutions (HEIs).

Data from 668 students studying in BS programs across 31 different departments, schools, centers, and institutes at QAU Islamabad, Pakistan, were gathered using a redesigned and expanded questionnaire based on the Entrepreneurship Intention Questionnaire (EIQ). The students came from all regions of Pakistan.

Entrepreneurial intentions are shaped by both internal and external forces, with internal variables carrying greater weight. After gaining some experience, the respondents intend to launch their own businesses. Male respondents are more inclined to pursue entrepreneurship than female respondents, which suggests a significant cultural influence.

The study emphasizes the need for parents, society, and educational institutions to play a role in inspiring and supporting graduates to consider entrepreneurship as a viable career path.