Self-employability initiative
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Date
2017
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Taylor & Francis
Abstract
This study investigated the self-employability initiatives of disabled university
students by presenting a model that would allow the concept to be explained
and used easily as a framework for working with students to develop their selfemployment careers. A cross-sectional survey with a quantitative method
constituted the study’s research design. A sample size of 254 university students
was determined using the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) sample size selection
model. Data were analyzed using demographic statistics, correlation analysis and
the structural equation model (SEM). The results revealed that entrepreneurship
education, action mechanisms and university role have a positive influence on
the self-employability initiatives of disabled students. The results also indicated
that action mechanisms mediate the relationship between entrepreneurship
education and the self-employability initiatives of the disabled students in this
study. Universities that provide enabling premises for disabled students, foster the
development of networks and provide them access to coaches, mentors and
research results will trigger the self-employability initiative of disabled students.
This study indicates a number of implications for tertiary institutions and
policymakers, particularly that entrepreneurship education and the role the
university plays make significant contributions to the self-employability initiative
of disabled students. Policymakers need to design entrepreneurship curricula that
will be appreciated by students with disabilities.
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Action mechanism, Entrepreneurship education, Self-employment initiative, University’s role
Citation
Dakung, R. J., Munene, J. C., Balunywa, W., Orobia, L., & Ngoma, M. (2017). Self-employability Initiative: Developing a Practical Model of Disabled Students' Self-employment Careers. Africa Journal of Management, 3(3-4), 280-309.