Entrepreneurial Intentions of Japanese University Students: Entrepreneurial Self-Perception and the Impact of Culture

This research is dedicated to the influence of culture on entrepreneurial intentions of students. The Japanese cultural context is unique, and it is revealed in various values and artifacts. At the same time, entrepreneurial intentions of Japanese students are very low. This qualitative study aims t...

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Main Author: Kashirov, Matvei
Other Authors: Jyväskylän yliopiston kauppakorkeakoulu, Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics, Jyväskylän yliopisto, University of Jyväskylä
Format: Master's thesis
Language:eng
Published: 2025
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Online Access: https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/103434
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