EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF ACADEMIA ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENTS’ INNOVATIVE TENDENCY

Abstract

The study purpose was to explore the impact of academia Environments (AE) on Students' Innovative Tendency (SIT) and intervening role of entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy (ESE), focused public sector universities in Pakistan. A quantitative cross-sectional design with a stratified random sampling method was used. The study applied structured questionnaire and analyzed data with descriptive and regression examinations. Findings showed positive relationship among the research variables, demonstrated that a supportive academia setting enhances SIT. Recommendations for academia management and policymakers include enhancing entrepreneurship centers, promoting gender balance, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuously evaluating programs effectiveness. Future research should explore other elements of innovative environment and more mediators in theoretical perspectives to understand the academia settings towards students’ innovative tendency, attitude and behavior.

Keywords: Innovative Tendency of Students, Environment of Academia, Entrepreneurial Self-efficacy of the Students