EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF GENDER DIFFERENCES ON ATTITUDES OF YOUNG STUDENTS OF ECONOMICS TOWARD ENTERPRENEURSHIP IN SERBIA

Abstract

The main goal of this study is to investigate how
gender differences affect attitudes towards entrepreneurship
among students. Entrepreneurial attitudes are related to the intentions of self-employment, with the personal perception of
the business environment and obstacles. The questionnaire used
for data collection was adjusted to the goal of the research, the
specifics of our entrepreneurial education and the economic
environment in Serbia. Data were collected from 333 students of
economics from the Academy of Vocational Studies in Southern
Serbia. To test the initial hypotheses in this study, the following
were used: descriptive-analytical method, in order to describe,
evaluate and interpret the collected data, and within that, the
non-parametric test χ2. Frequencies in responses between the
sexes do not show discrepancies in questions involving
knowledge of environment conditions, while there is a wide
range in answers to questions related to personal preferences.
Understanding the differences between male and female students
can make it significantly easier for female students to fully use
their entrepreneurial potentials, develop career preferences, and
promote female entrepreneurship. New findings can help us
regulate minor discrepancies in entrepreneurial education in
this area.