THE INFLUENCE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES ON ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS AMONG BUSINESS STUDENTS


Donald Cyndyl L. Miguel DBM, Francisco V. Dela Peña RL
Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology, Trento Campus, Trento, Agusan del Sur, Philippines
Abstract
This study explores the role of library resources and services in shaping entrepreneurial intentions (EIs) among business students in Agusan del Sur. Anchored on the Resource-Based View (RBV) and Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), the research investigates the relationship between library satisfaction encompassing resources and services and entrepreneurial aspirations, as measured through attitude toward behavior, subjective norms, and entrepreneurial education. Results indicate high overall library satisfaction (mean = 3.83), with resources rated very high (mean = 4.41) and services averaging moderate levels (mean = 3.24). Entrepreneurial intentions were also high (mean = 3.91), reflecting students' positive entrepreneurial mindset. Correlation analysis revealed significant relationships between library services and specific dimensions of EIs, notably subjective norms (r = 0.236, p = 0.018) and entrepreneurial education (r = 0.358, p = 0.001). However, library resources showed no significant relationship with any EI dimension. Multiple regression analysis confirmed that library satisfaction contributes minimally to EIs (r² = 0.005, p = 0.480). These findings suggest that while library resources support academic pursuits, services play a more pivotal role in fostering entrepreneurial skills. The study emphasizes improving library services and considering other influential factors, such as entrepreneurial education and mentorship, to nurture students' entrepreneurial aspirations.
Keywords: Entrepreneurial intention, Library Satisfaction, Business students, Resource-Based View and Social Cognitive Theory
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2025-10-24

Vol : 11
Issue : 10
Month : October
Year : 2025
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