Beyond university support: How family business background shapes social entrepreneurship intention in Indonesia?
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol11iss1pp19-32Abstract
Background and Purpose: While university support is widely acknowledged as a catalyst for entrepreneurship, its role in shaping social entrepreneurship intention (SEI) remains debated in literature. Some studies report strong links between institutional support and SEI, while others find minimal or inconsistent influence. This study aims to address this ambiguity by examining the relationship between university support and SEI among Indonesian university students. The broader purpose is to better understand how different forms of perceived institutional support contribute to shaping the social entrepreneurial mindset in emerging economies like Indonesia, particularly within a youth and higher education context.
Methodology: This quantitative study employed a cross-sectional survey approach using structured questionnaires administered to 318 Indonesian university students, selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) via AMOS to assess the direct and indirect effects of university support on SEI, with attitudes toward social entrepreneurship (ATSE) as a mediating variable. The measurement model was validated through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), ensuring construct reliability and validity before hypothesis testing.
Findings: Findings indicate that university support has both direct and indirect effects on SEI. However, university support does not significantly influence ATSE, suggesting that other psychosocial or familial factors may be more critical in shaping attitudes. This points to the complexity of SEI formation, where institutional support may trigger intention through pathways other than attitudinal shifts.
Contributions: This study contributes a contextualized SEI model specific to Indonesian youth and higher education. The findings provide actionable insights for policymakers, universities, and SME stakeholders seeking to build robust ecosystems for nurturing future social entrepreneurs.
Keywords: University support, social entrepreneurship, intention, higher education, AMOS software.
Cite as: Mohd Wahid, S. D., Wan Hussain, W. M. H., Krishnan, V., Jayabalan, N., & Susanto, P. (2026). Beyond university support: How family business background shapes social entrepreneurship intention in Indonesia? Journal of Nusantara Studies, 11(1), 19-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol11iss1pp19-32
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