Exploring the relationship between student green engagement and entrepreneurial behavior: a serial mediation approach

Rajat Subhra Chatterjee*, Naveed R Khan*, Irfan Hameed*, Idrees Waris*

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Abstract

Purpose
This study aims to emphasize the youth community’s importance in sustaining green entrepreneurial efforts. The study used the stimulus organism response framework as the theoretical base using two separate studies.

Design/methodology/approach
Study 1 commences the development of the student green engagement construct through a focus group, panel discussion and exploratory factor analysis, which supported five items. Study 2 measures the relationship of student green engagement with green entrepreneurial intention by mediating university entrepreneurial support and entrepreneurial motivation. Data from 448 students were gathered from five Malaysian private institutions using a purposive sampling technique.

Findings
Findings indicate a robust association of student green engagement (stimuli) with green entrepreneurial intention (organism). Furthermore, mediation analysis shows strong mediating effects of university entrepreneurial support and entrepreneurial motivation on green entrepreneurship behavior (response).

Originality/value
The study’s findings can help the universities and concerned governmental departments instill a sense of sustainable entrepreneurship in university students.
Original languageEnglish
JournalGlobal Knowledge, Memory and Communication
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Apr 2024
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Marketing

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