Rich dad poor dad revisited: a study of entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial propensity among school students in Jordan
Abstract
Purpose
Delving into the captivating landscape of entrepreneurship education, digital literacy and digital transformation, this study aims to investigate their interplay with entrepreneurial propensity and the moderating effect of school support among Jordanian school students aged 15–17. Anchored in the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and the human capital theory (HCT), this work illuminates the intricate web of influences that shape students’ entrepreneurial mindset.
Design/methodology/approach
The study adopts a quantitative approach and uses a “paper-and-pencil" translated questionnaire to collect data from a convenience sample of (n = 650) school students in Jordan. Covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) through Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS) v28 was utilized to scrutinize the variables' direct, mediating and moderated mediated impact.
Findings
The three structural models revealed that (1) entrepreneurship education has a positive effect on students’ entrepreneurial propensity; (2) digital literacy and digital transformation mediate the interaction between entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial propensity; (3) school support moderates the mediating effect of digital literacy, and digital transformation, on the link between entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial propensity.
Practical implications
The results offer actionable enlightenments for educators and policymakers in Jordan to tailor entrepreneurship education, digital literacy and support frameworks, effectively nurturing students' entrepreneurial mindset and aspirations.
Originality/value
This study contributes to understanding the complex dynamics between education, technology and entrepreneurship. Our modest contribution links the findings to a real-world case of two 15-year-old students in Jordan who were inspired by the book “Rich Dad Poor Dad” to start their own business.
Keywords
Acknowledgements
Deepest gratitude to the editorial team of the ‘Management and Sustainability: An Arab Review-Journal’ for their guidance and support throughout the process of this study. Sincere thanks to the five anonymous reviewers whose suggestions greatly enriched the work. The research stream in the MSAR that aligns with this study is the exploration of sustainability management in the context of Arab countries. This is among the main reasons for considering this journal for publishing the analysis of the incident discussed.
Citation
Abaddi, S. (2024), "Rich dad poor dad revisited: a study of entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial propensity among school students in Jordan", Management & Sustainability: An Arab Review, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/MSAR-12-2023-0058
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2024, Emerald Publishing Limited