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@article{191828,
        author = {Thinakaran M and Dr. Tamilmaran R},
        title = {ENTREPRENEURSHIP ASPIRATIONS AMONG YOUTH STUDENTS: A STUDY WITH SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGES IN RAJAPALAYAM REGION},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {8373-8380},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191828},
        abstract = {This study investigates entrepreneurship aspirations among youth students in Arts and Science colleges in the Rajapalayam region. The research aims to examine the level of entrepreneurship aspirations and analyze the factors influencing them, including educational background, family support, and institutional encouragement. A sample of 80 students was surveyed, and data were analyzed using Friedman Test and Exploratory Factor Analysis. Findings reveal that students exhibit a moderate and fairly uniform level of entrepreneurial aspiration, with external and social factors particularly family support, institutional backing, and exposure to entrepreneurial role models having a stronger influence than formal education. The study emphasizes the need for a supportive ecosystem to nurture youth entrepreneurship.},
        keywords = {Entrepreneurship, EFA, Friedman Test, Arts and Science Colleges and Government},
        month = {January},
        }