A PROPOSED FRAMEWORK ON THE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ANTECEDENTS

Abstract

The purpose of this research is (1) to propose and address a theoretical framework about the relationship between social entrepreneurship antecedents and students social entrepreneurship competencies (SEC) (For example Empathy, Moral obligation, Self-efficacy, Social support), and (2) to establish the moderating effect of experiential learning (EL) on the relationship between SEA and SEC. Social entrepreneurship is the backbone of empowering both society and economy yielding social welfare and reducing poverty, along with levelling up education quality. Literature indicated that developed countries have given superior attention to the topic of social entrepreneurship due to its crucial role in balancing up social issues such as those in education, environment, health, and businesses and economic stability. Drawing upon the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and experiential learning theory (ELT), the study seeking to apply stratified random sampling and cross-sectional research design for data collection. Students pursuing theirs studies at ENACTUS group universities in China would be the respondents. The study is expected to advance TPB by emphasizing new insights into the importance of EL and students' social entrepreneurial mindset to develop existing social entrepreneurial competencies. In addition, the study provides significant insights for educational managers and professionals about the need to develop social entrepreneurship at educational institutions.