Explaining Predictors of Entrepreneurial Intentions among the Students of “Khoshehaye Zarin” Agricultural-Vocational School in Ravansar Town in Kermanshah Province

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The main purpose of this descriptive-correlational study was to determine the predictors of entrepreneurial intentions among the students of agricultural-vocational high schools in Ravansar town in Kermanshah province. The target population included all third-year students (N = 91) of “Khoshehaye Zarin” agricultural-vocational high school in Ravansar selected through census. Data were collected using Linan's Entrepreneurial Intention Scale (EIS). Using back translation technique, the questionnaire was crossed-checked and then validated through a panel of experts’ consensus. Its reliability was also measured using Cronbach's Alpha Coefficient yielding 0.7. Results revealed that the students had high entrepreneurial intentions. Step-wise regression analysis showed that 54% of entrepreneurial intention could be explained by the attitude towards entrepreneurship and self-efficacy. The results of this study have implications for agricultural learners. If entrepreneurial mentality is to be encouraged, teachers should provide a positive environment for entrepreneurship so that entrepreneurial behavior of students is reinforced. 

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