FACTORS AFFECTING ATTITUDE TOWARDS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONG ECONOMICS STUDENTS IN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION GINDIRI

Authors

  • Grace Izang Paul Department of Economics College of Education, Gindiri, Plateau State
  • Benjamin Gik Jelman Department of Social Science Education, University of Jos

Keywords:

Entrepreneurship, Education, Attitudes, Economic, Skills

Abstract

This study assessed the factors affecting attitudes of students of Economics in College of Education Gindiri towards entrepreneurship skills. It raises three (3) objective, three (3) questions and one Hypothesis. The study adopts a descriptive research design. Students of Economics in the College of Education Gindiri formed the population of the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to administer questionnaires to 150 students. The research question was answered using simple percentage. Hypothesis was tested using the chi-square at 5% level of significance. The findings revealed that the attitudes of students towards entrepreneurship skills is as a result of lack of capital and unstable Nigerian economy. The study recommended among others that; student should be guided towards gaining access to loans in respect to the entrepreneurial activities they engage in.

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Published

17-12-2023

How to Cite

Paul, G. I., & Jelman, B. G. (2023). FACTORS AFFECTING ATTITUDE TOWARDS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONG ECONOMICS STUDENTS IN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION GINDIRI. Billiri Journal of Education Studies, 2(1), 68–76. Retrieved from https://billirijournals.com/index.php/bijes/article/view/48

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): Vol. 2, No. 1, Dec. 2023

Section

Articles