Ridhali Raja Mandadwika

The Effect of Using Social Media, Entrepreneurship Education in Increasing Student Entrepreneurial Intentions

Introduction

The effect of using social media, entrepreneurship education in increasing student entrepreneurial intentions. This study examines the impact of social media and entrepreneurship education on student entrepreneurial intentions. Insights for educators to foster entrepreneurial interest and reduce unemployment in Indonesia.

Abstract

Entrepreneurship is considered as one of the effective solutions in efforts to reduce the high unemployment rate in Indonesia. This study aims to examine the effect of social media, entrepreneurship education and academic support on entrepreneurial intensity. This research was conducted on Islamic Criminal Law 4A students at the Negri Islamic University of North Sumatra to complete the Entrepreneurship semester final exam assignment. The type of research in this research is quantitative. The managerial implications of the research results suggest educational institutions to consider entrepreneurship education and academic support as important enough factors to encourage student interest in entrepreneurship. In the educational process, the problem of cultivating enthusiasm for carrying out the process of entrepreneurial activity is important. An educator must be innovative in relation to growing interest in participating in entrepreneurial activities. In entrepreneurial activity, interest plays an important role so that this aspect must appear before other aspects grow. Each teacher is expected to be able to provide inserts of this content when carrying out the education and learning process.

Review

This study addresses a highly pertinent issue, investigating the role of social media, entrepreneurship education, and academic support in fostering entrepreneurial intentions among students in Indonesia, a nation grappling with high unemployment rates. The motivation behind the research, aiming to position entrepreneurship as a key solution, is commendable and aligns with current economic and educational priorities. The authors propose a quantitative approach to examine these relationships within a specific context: Islamic Criminal Law students at the Negri Islamic University of North Sumatra. The preliminary managerial implications, advocating for educational institutions to prioritize entrepreneurship education and robust academic support, offer valuable direction for policy and curriculum development. While the study's objective is clear and relevant, several aspects warrant further elaboration for a comprehensive assessment. The specific sample of "Islamic Criminal Law 4A students" completing this as a "semester final exam assignment" raises questions regarding potential selection bias, the generalizability of findings, and the intrinsic motivation of participants. It would be beneficial to understand the rationale behind this particular sample choice and how the "final exam assignment" context might influence student responses or the depth of their entrepreneurial intentions. Additionally, the abstract mentions "entrepreneurial intensity" in the aim but then discusses "entrepreneurial intention" and "interest" interchangeably; clarifying the precise construct being measured and its operationalization (especially for "social media use" and "academic support") would significantly strengthen the methodological rigor. Despite these observations, the research holds significant potential to contribute to the understanding of factors influencing student entrepreneurship. To maximize its impact, future iterations or the full manuscript should provide detailed methodological specifics, including the instruments used to measure each variable, the data collection process beyond the "final exam assignment" context, and a thorough discussion of the limitations imposed by the specific sample. A deeper exploration of how educators can effectively cultivate entrepreneurial enthusiasm and interest, as highlighted in the abstract, through innovative teaching methods would also be a valuable addition. With these clarifications and enhancements, this study could offer robust insights into promoting entrepreneurial mindsets within higher education.

Full Text

Comments

You need to be logged in to post a comment.