RESEARCH MODELS RELATED TO PERSONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENTS’ ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS

Abstract

In the context of a dynamic digital economy and increasing advocacy for self-employment, identifying the psychological drivers behind students’ entrepreneurial intentions is both timely and essential. This study reviews and analyzes seven established research models that explore the personal psychological factors influencing entrepreneurial intent among university students. Drawing from both international theories and localized Vietnamese studies, the paper proposes the model by Nguyen et al. (2022) as the most appropriate framework for examining students’ entrepreneurial intention in the current context. The study highlights seven psychological factors, including entrepreneurial passion, personality traits, self-efficacy, desire for wealth, self-expectation, need for recognition, and need for autonomy.