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Financial knowledge and attitude predict entrepreneurial intention

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Research area:Business, Management and AccountingFinancial Literacy and BehaviorEntrepreneurship Studies and Influences

What the study found

Financial knowledge and financial attitude were found to have a significant positive impact on entrepreneurial intention among Ethiopian university students. Financial behaviour, however, did not have a significant effect.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors conclude that financial literacy programs or other relevant initiatives may help students improve their financial skills. The study suggests this is important for students who are being prepared for entrepreneurship.

What the researchers tested

The researchers used a quantitative explanatory design and surveyed students in Ethiopian higher education institutions. They collected questionnaire data online from 365 usable responses out of 400 distributed and analysed the data using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM), which is a statistical method for testing measurement and structural relationships.

What worked and what didn't

The survey instruments were reported to be reliable and valid in this study context. Financial knowledge and financial attitude showed significant positive effects on entrepreneurial intention, while financial behaviour did not show a significant effect.

What to keep in mind

The abstract does not describe any limitations beyond the study’s focus on Ethiopian university students in institutions that included entrepreneurship courses. No other caveats are stated in the available summary.

Key points

  • Financial knowledge was linked to higher entrepreneurial intention.
  • Financial attitude was linked to higher entrepreneurial intention.
  • Financial behaviour was not a significant predictor of entrepreneurial intention.
  • The study surveyed 365 usable online responses from Ethiopian higher education students.
  • The authors recommend financial literacy programs or related initiatives.

Disclosure

Research title:
Financial knowledge and attitude predict entrepreneurial intention
Authors:
Yimer Ayalew Ahmed, Hamed M. S. Ahmed, Anitha Lourdu James, Thadvuai Nageswara Rao, Abdurahman Awel Haso, Hailemichael Mulie Asmare
Institutions:
Wollo University, Kotebe University of Education, Government of Ethiopia
Publication date:
2026-03-16
DOI:
10.1186/s13731-026-00638-5
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