Religiosity, Family Support, and Entrepreneurial Intention: A Study on Muslim Female Students in Indonesia

Rheyza Virgiawan

doi:10.33102/jmifr.646

Authors

Rheyza Virgiawan Islamic Economic Department, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta 55584, Indonesia. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9016-0504

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33102/jmifr.646

Keywords:

Religiosity, entrepreneurial intention, family support, Muslim female students, emerging country, Theory of Planned Behaviour

Abstract

In the current era, the relationship between women and entrepreneurship has gained attention, with many recognising women’s success in business. However, limited research addresses how religiosity and family support influence entrepreneurial intention among Muslim female students. This study examines how these two factors affect entrepreneurial intentions, using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) as a mediating framework. Data were collected from 549 Muslim female students from public and private universities across Indonesia using an online questionnaire distributed via WhatsApp between March and June 2024. The model was analysed using PLS-SEM with SmartPLS 4. Results show that religiosity and family support significantly impact attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control (PBC). However, religiosity and PBC do not directly influence entrepreneurial intention. Instead, attitude emerged as the strongest predictor. The findings emphasise the importance of fostering entrepreneurial attitudes, engaging family support, and integrating religious values into educational programs to enhance entrepreneurial motivation among female students. Universities are encouraged to develop support mechanisms that nurture these factors. This study contributes to the limited literature on Muslim female entrepreneurship in emerging economies.

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