Rethinking the Barriers to Student Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age – influence of AI
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https://doi.org/10.52340/bal/2025.18.01.01Keywords:
students, entrepreneurial barriers, entrepreneurial intentions, financial barriers, psychological barriers, educational support, institutional support, youth entrepreneurshipAbstract
This article explores the diverse obstacles that inhibit student engagement in entrepreneurial activities in the context of contemporary higher education and digital transformation. Drawing on recent studies and policy reports, it presents a revised framework for categorizing these barriers and proposes a more nuanced understanding of how institutional, cultural, and individual-level dynamics intersect to shape students' entrepreneurial intentions. The study offers practical recommendations for universities and policymakers to create enabling environments for entrepreneurial action.
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