Application of the planned behaviors theory in entrepreneurial tendencies (structural equation approach with demographic variables)

Akhondi, Nasrin; Moshirian, Gh.; Hatami, S

Application of the planned behaviors theory in entrepreneurial tendencies (structural equation approach with demographic variables)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Nasrin Akhondi ^¶

Gh. Moshirian ^¶

S Hatami ^¶

Islamic Azad University

Abstract

This study aimed to apply the theory of planned behavior to entrepreneurial tendencies and their effect on the development of
information technology among Iranian youth aged 18-30 in the winter of 1401. A portion of the sample was drawn from the
age group specified in the characteristics of mobile operators (18-30 years old) in Tehran province. Participants received the
questionnaire randomly via SMS and link address. Another section consisted of students aged 18-30 from The Islamic Azad
University of South Tehran Branch, who were provided with the research questionnaire. The validity of the questionnaire
was confirmed by experts in ICT, and its reliability was established using Cronbach’s alpha test with a coefficient of at least
0.70 (as the criterion). The results indicate that, according to the theory of planned behavior, entrepreneurial tendency has
an effect on the development of information technology among Iranian youth aged 18-30.

Keywords

Entrepreneurship

Attitude and Perception towards Behavior

New Technologies

SEM