Influence of Family Background on Students’ Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Study of Nursing Students at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola

Jaafaru Alhaji Umaru

doi:10.56201/wjeds.v11.no3.2026

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Influence of Family Background on Students’ Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Study of Nursing Students at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola

Jaafaru Alhaji Umaru

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This study examined the influence of family background on students’ entrepreneurial intentions at the College of Nursing Sciences, Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, Adamawa State. A total of 50 online questionnaires were distributed, with 36 completed and returned, yielding a response rate of 72.0%. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, and mean scores to determine the impact of family-related factors on students’ interest in entrepreneurship. The results revealed that the majority of respondents were female (80.6%) and aged between 15–20 years (47.2%), with most being single (77.8%) and predominantly civil servants (50%). Findings indicate that family background significantly shapes entrepreneurial intentions, with parents’ occupation, educational level, financial support, family business experience, and presence of entrepreneurial role models all positively influencing students’ likelihood to engage in business activities. The grand mean score of 3.43 (above the criterion mean of 2.5) confirmed that family-related factors are strong determinants of entrepreneurial interest. Additionally, food business, agriculture, and fashion emerged as the most preferred entrepreneurial areas among respondents. The study concludes that students from entrepreneurial families are more likely to pursue self-employment, while lack of family support may discourage entrepreneurial engagement. Based on these findings, it is recommended that parents actively expose children to business activities, provide financial and emotional support, and serve as role models. Educational institutions should enhance entrepreneurship education through seminars, workshops, and mentorship, while government interventions in the form of grants and startup support could further foster youth entrepreneurship.

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Family backgroundEntrepreneurial intentionsStudentsEntrepreneurship educationRole models.

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Influence of Family Background on Students’ Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Study of Nursing Students at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola

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