Proposal for an “entrepreneurial attitude” program to improve the ability to create companies in Peruvian university students
Martell-Alfaro K.; Seijas-Díaz J.G.; Torres-Silva C.; Barbachan-Ruales E.A.; Rengifo-Amasifen R.R.; Cueto-Orbe R.E. · Frontiers in Education (2026) · DOI: 10.3389/feduc.2026.1830867
Resumen
Introduction – In the current context of persistent youth unemployment, fostering entrepreneurship represents a strategic pathway for professional and economic development. Strengthening entrepreneurial attitudes and entrepreneurial capacity among university students has become increasingly important. This study examines the relationship between entrepreneurial attitude and entrepreneurial capacity and proposes the “Entrepreneurial Attitude” program as a theoretically grounded framework in the Peruvian context. Methods – A quantitative approach with a descriptive–correlational non-experimental design was employed. Two validated instruments were administered to a sample of 488 university students to measure entrepreneurial attitude and entrepreneurial capacity. The dimensions assessed included need for achievement, perceived control, creativity and innovation, risk predisposition, and self-confidence. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression analyses were conducted. Results – All five dimensions of entrepreneurial attitude were positively and significantly associated with entrepreneurial capacity. The coefficients of determination (R²) ranged from 0.474 to 0.575. The regression model was statistically significant (p < 0.001) and explained 62% of the variance in entrepreneurial capacity (R² = 0.62), with risk predisposition and creativity showing the strongest predictive effects. Conclusion – The findings support the conceptual development of the “Entrepreneurial Attitude” program as an educational framework to strengthen entrepreneurial competencies. However, the program is based on correlational evidence and requires future experimental or quasi-experimental validation.
Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Alto Amazonas; Universidad Nacional de San Martín; Universidad Nacional de Educación Enrique Guzmán y Valle