Perfil empreendedor de estudantes universitários: uma comparação entre participantes e não participantes do MEJ

Abstract

Entrepreneurship is fundamental to the political, economic, and social scenario, just as it is relevant for individuals with entrepreneurial characteristics to be present in various aspects of this scenario. Regarding these characteristics, there are several factors that awaken and/or enhance them in individuals, with the academic environment being one of these enhancers. With that said, the objective of this study is to analyze the difference in self-perception among undergraduate students at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) regarding the entrepreneurial profile, considering their participation or non-participation in the Junior Enterprise Movement (MEJ). For this purpose, a quantitative research was conducted with students who are or have been in MEJ, and with academics who did not participate, totaling a sample of 98 individuals. The research instrument used was constructed by Muraro et al., based on eight dimensions related to the entrepreneurial profile: Autonomy and self-confidence, Search for Opportunity and Vision; Ability to take moderate risks; Ability to innovate; Energy and commitment; Leadership and need for power; Determination and need for achievement; and Systematic planning. A survey was adopted as a research strategy, and the data were collected through a questionnaire and analyzed using basic descriptive statistics and a T-test. For each dimension, a hypothesis was proposed, questioning the possibility of a difference in the means of the entrepreneurial characteristic between MEJ participants (MEJ) and non-MEJ participants (Non-MEJ). The results indicate that there is a difference in self-perception of characteristics in the dimensions of "Leadership and need for Power," "Ability to Innovate," and "Search for Opportunity and Vision" between the MEJ group and the Non-MEJ group, with hypotheses H2, H4, and H6 being accepted.