Influencia de los atributos personales en la atención emprendedora en estudiantes universitarios desde una perspectiva de género

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this paper is to analyze the differences in personal attributes towards business creation that students from a public university in Ecuador, the University of Cuenca, have with a gender perspective and their influence on the intention to start a business. Method: A non-parametric test was applied to a sample of 1,100 students to determine the differences between male students and female students. A binary logistic regression was also carried out to establish whether gender influences entrepreneurial intention, as well as personal attributes, networks of support and previous experience. Results: The results reveal that there are differences by gender in the personal attributes for entrepreneurship. On the other hand, gender and work experience have no influence on the intention to start a business and support networks do have an influence. Conclusions: As some personal attributes are influential towards business creation, it is suggested that soft skills be strengthened in the curricula of the higher education institution to create an attitude towards business creation, as well as strengthen student support networks.