The research seeks to examine whether business mentorship is a factor for success in youth entrepreneurship. By defining and outlining the roles of mentorship, the research would want to find out more about its importance and relevance to youth success in entrepreneurship.
The study will also investigate whether mentoring influences entrepreneurial behaviours negatively or positively. The study thus aligns with the following specific objectives to achieve the broader goal of this research.
i. To understand the influence of the perceived social support due to mentorship on entrepreneurship intentions and attitudes among young people in Nigeria.
ii. To examine the impact of mentorship on cognitive development, and eventual intention towards entrepreneurship of the young people in Nigeria.
iii. To explore the influence of mentorship on entrepreneurship self-confidence and identity development of young people in Nigeria.
iv. To determine the direct impacts of mentorship on entrepreneurial success among young people in Nigeria.
1.5 Research Questions
In consideration of the outlined objectives, the study seeks to answer the following research questions:
i. What is the impact of perceived social support due to mentorship on the intention to engage in entrepreneurship among young people in Nigeria?
ii. What is the impact of youth mentorship on their cognitive development and intention to engage in entrepreneurial ventures in Nigeria?
iii. What is the influence of mentorship on the entrepreneurship identity of the youth in Nigeria?
iv. What is the effect of mentorship on the success of youth entrepreneurship in Nigeria?
