Salime Mehtap|Massimiliano Matteo Pellegrini|Andrea Caputo|Dianne H.B. Welsh
Entrepreneurial intentions of young women in the Arab world
Princess Sumaya University for Technology|University of Rome Tor Vergata|University of Lincoln|University of North Carolina at Greensboro
purpose female entrepreneurship growing segment context developing countries potential become driving force economic development however research suggests females less inclined toward entrepreneurship compared male counterparts fact related complex mix causes belief entrepreneurship male domain certain conditions within economic social environment general lack confidence regards succeeding activities barriers female entrepreneurship prevalent patriarchal arab world purpose paper measure perceptions female jordanian business students regards sociocultural barriers entrepreneurship also looks conduciveness education receiving terms new venture creation designmethodologyapproach sample 254 female business students two universities jordan asked evaluate various factors within entrepreneurial ecosystem including business education currently receiving factor analysis performed show relevant elements may prevent young women engaging entrepreneurial activities comparison perceptions educational system also presented understand supportive educational environment may affect previous analysis findings results indicated strong supportive education system extent may reduce perception potential barriers entrepreneurship overall impact limited conversely educational system lacking supportive environment concrete initiatives deeply affect worsen fears engaging entrepreneurship amongst female students originalityvalue role women arab world quite marked reluctance women take decisive engagement entrepreneurship may reinforced conservative societal traditions supportive education system potential act catalyst encourage active female participation entrepreneurial domain thus helping spur economic development region