A model of entrepreneurial intention of graduates in the Mekong river delta

Abstract

This article aims to investigate the determinants of the inclination of Mekong river delta (MRD) graduates towards entrepreneurship, with the purpose of providing viable solutions to authorities to enhance the efficacy of entrepreneurial endeavours. The analysis relied on primary data derived from a survey conducted in 2021, which involved 341 graduates from six provinces within the MRD. Various statistical techniques were employed to analyse the data, including the Cronbach’s Alpha test, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and linear regression analysis. The findings reveal that the entrepreneurial intention of these graduates is positively influenced by a multitude of factors, such as behaviour control, subjective norms, attitude towards entrepreneurship, and perceived desirability, while being negatively impacted by the propensity to act. The study’s primary contribution is the provision of an updated and cohesive framework that enhances understanding of the entrepreneurial intention among graduates in the MRD. The author offers actionable recommendations for various stakeholders: policymakers, universities, entrepreneurs, and researchers.