International Journal of Research in Social Sciences

  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 3

Influencing factors on the entrepreneurial intention with reference to women in Chennai City

  • Author:
  • Sheena Das1, A. Marcus2
  • Total Page Count: 9
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 801 to 809

1Research Scholar, Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

2Assistant Professor, Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Entrepreneurial intention has become a strategy against unemployment, and a significant tool towards development. Understanding the factors that influence entrepreneurial intention among women is the primary and critical step towards predicting and developing entrepreneurial activities. The purpose of this research was to explore the factors that influence entrepreneurial intension among women in Chennai city. Survey method was used to collect data from the respondents through structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using Multiple Regression Analysis through the SPSS. Result of Multiple Regression Analysis showed that social and psychological factors have direct influence on entrepreneurial intension among women in Chennai city. The research findings deepen our understanding of women's’ intentions to become entrepreneurs.

Keywords

Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial intention, Women, Multiple regression