Exploring Entrepreneurial Potential from an Early Age: The Impact of Entrepreneurship Knowledge and Family Support on Elementary School Students

Muhammad Nur  Machmud; Nawir  Rahman; Rego  Devilla

Authors

Muhammad Nur Machmud Department of Economic Education, Postgraduate School Student, Universitas Patompo, Makassar 90233, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Nawir Rahman Department of Economic Education, Postgraduate School, Universitas Patompo, Makassar 90233, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Rego Devilla Department of Economic Education, Postgraduate Program, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Makassar 90222, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Keywords:

entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurial skills, young students

Abstract

This study aims to determine the influence of Entrepreneurial Knowledge and Family Environment on the Entrepreneurial Interest of students at Maradekaya 2 Elementary School in Makassar City. A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing a survey method with structured questionnaires to collect data from 26 fourth-grade students. The sample was selected using a simple random sampling technique to ensure a representative distribution of participants. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression to assess both the combined and individual effects of the independent variables on the dependent variable. The results indicate that, collectively, entrepreneurial knowledge and family environment significantly influence students' entrepreneurial interest, with an F-value of 108.921, exceeding the F-table value of 3.951, and a significance level of F = 0.000, confirming a solid collective impact (p < 0.05). However, when the variables are analyzed separately, entrepreneurial knowledge does not significantly affect entrepreneurial interest, with a t-value of 0.368, below the t-table value of 1.662, and a significance level (Sig) of 0.714, suggesting no significant individual effect. In contrast, the family environment significantly influences students' entrepreneurial interest, with a t-value of 2.431, surpassing the t-table value of 1.662, and a significance level (Sig) of 0.00, indicating a strong correlation. These findings highlight the critical role of the family environment in fostering entrepreneurial tendencies among young students, suggesting that supportive family dynamics are essential for encouraging entrepreneurial pursuits.

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