Validation of educational entrepreneurship model in universities and higher education institutions of Iran

Abstract

This research focuses on validating the educational entrepreneurship model in Iranian universities and higher education institutions. The dimensions and components of the qualitative research in this study were investigated using a survey approach. The research community consisted of managers and experts from the entrepreneurship centers of the universities in Tehran. Using the Morgan and Krajcie table, a sample size of 256 people was determined. The sampling was then conducted using the available method. The research tool was a researcher-made questionnaire, which underwent validity and reliability checks using content validity and Cronbach's alpha coefficient, respectively, with the assistance of SPSS software. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used to assess the normality of the data. Statistical analysis in this research was conducted using SPSS and LISREL software. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to validate the model. The factor loading and T-test of 17 main categories were examined in the form of 6 dimensions of the paradigm model in the educational entrepreneurship model of universities, which comprises 108 subcategories. The results indicate that there is a favorable relationship between the observed variable and its component, as well as between the components and the factors dimension, in all 6 categories. Goodness-of-fit indices were examined for all six categories, and the results showed that the model has a good fit based on the acceptance range of each index. The results of this research show that the factors and components identified in the presented model of educational entrepreneurship in Iranian universities and higher education institutions have validity and meaningful relationships. This model can serve as an effective tool for developing and enhancing entrepreneurship education in these institutions.