Dr. Sumathi G.N, Professor, VIT Business School, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai; ORCID-http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3385-0055 
Dr. Anitha Elavarasi. GN*, Assistant Professor, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, anithaelavarasi.gn@rajalakshmi.edu.in; sumathi.gn@vit.ac.in; http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3615-4410
Abstract:
Purpose: The aim of the paper is to study the relationship between entrepreneurship ecosystem and attitude towards entrepreneurship.
Design/methodology: The conceptual study considered research articles related to entrepreneurship ecosystem and attitude towards entrepreneurship. Studies conducted in varied countries are considered for the present study. Based on different factors identified in the research studies, themes are emerged.
Findings: The three major themes that included as part of entrepreneurship ecosystem are entrepreneurship education ecosystem, personality traits and various demographic factors of individuals. These three major themes are found to determine attitude towards entrepreneurship.
Research limitation: This is a conceptual paper and future studies can consider measuring the variables to examine the contribution of entrepreneurship ecosystem on attitude towards entrepreneurship.
Keywords: Entrepreneurship ecosystem, attitude towards entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship education ecosystem, personality
Citation of this paper: G.N, S., & GN, A. E. (2024). Entrepreneurial ecosystem and attitude towards entrepreneurship: A conceptual study. VLEARNY Journal of Business, 1(3). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12594504
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