From Entrepreneurial Education to Entrepreneurial Action: How University Support Shapes Student Venture Creation
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https://doi.org/10.59971/jumawa.v3i4.501Keywords:
Entrepreneurial Intention, Entrepreneurship Education, Intention–Behavior Gap, Student Entrepreneurship, Digital Entrepreneurship, University SupportAbstract
University support plays a crucial role in fostering student entrepreneurship and encouraging venture creation. However, the transition from entrepreneurial intention to actual entrepreneurial behavior remains insufficiently understood, particularly in the Indonesian context. This study examines how university support influences student entrepreneurial intentions and actions, considering the mechanisms and contextual conditions that shape entrepreneurial outcomes. A systematic literature review was conducted following PRISMA 2020 reporting principles. Searches conducted on 19 October 2026 identified 34 candidate records, of which 10 empirical studies and two reviews were retained for synthesis. The findings indicate that university support influences entrepreneurial outcomes through multiple pathways, including entrepreneurial self-efficacy, perceived behavioral control, attitudes, opportunity recognition, and entrepreneurial climate. The effectiveness of educational programs, mentoring, financial assistance, and commercialization support varies according to student characteristics and institutional contexts. Entrepreneurial intention only partially explains the relationship between university support and entrepreneurial behavior. Furthermore, most included studies measure intention rather than actual venture creation, and none focuses on Indonesia. University support should extend beyond entrepreneurship education to include experiential learning, mentoring, access to early-stage resources, and evaluation of actual entrepreneurial outcomes. Future research should employ longitudinal designs and investigate context-specific factors, particularly within Indonesian higher education, to clarify how university support translates entrepreneurial potential into venture creation.
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