Empowering Sports Science Students: The Impact of Social Entrepreneurship Education on Social Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy and Social Entrepreneurial Intention

The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of social entrepreneurship education (SEE) on social entrepreneurial self-efficacy (SESE) and social entrepreneurial intention (SEI) of sports science students in a semi-experimental method. The research population of the study included ۴۱ undergraduate sports science students of the University of Neyshabur, who were randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. The experimental group received SEE in eight sessions, while the control group received no intervention. Two main tools were used to collect data: the SESE and the SEI assessment scales. SEE was developed using Shahid and Alarifi's (۲۰۲۱) procedure and ran for ten ninety-minute sessions. Data analysis was done using the covariance test analysis. Results showed that SEE significantly affected SESE, so about ۱۸% of post-test score changes are related to this training. In contrast, the effect of SEE on SEI was not statistically significant, which means that changes in SEI are not related to the impact of SEE. This study showed that SEE can significantly improve SESE, but its effect on SEI was insignificant and needs more research. To enhance the effectiveness of SEE on SESE, it is recommended to incorporate more practical components such as internships, real-world projects, and case studies. These hands-on experiences can provide sport sciences’ students with the confidence and skills needed to succeed in social entrepreneurship.

کلیدواژه ها:

Entrepreneurship ، Sports Industry ، Social innovation ، Self-efficacy ، Experimental study