Shaping Digital Entrepreneurship: IT Students' Decision-Making Styles and Entrepreneurial Orientation

Currently, entrepreneurship is recognized as a significant professional choice, and education in informatics enhances the prospects for digital entrepreneurship. This study seeks to analyze the influence of decision-making methods and demographic factors of IT students in Turkey on their entrepreneurial inclinations. The study employed a quantitative methodology and gathered data from a sample of 736 IT students via a survey. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and cluster analysis. The results indicated that the rational decision-making style was the most prevalent among 51.9% of the participants, while the intuitive style was observed in 7.1% and a balanced approach was adopted by 41%. Men exhibit a higher level of entrepreneurial intention compared to women, as measured by gender. The age variable reveals that the highest level of entrepreneurial aspiration occurs within the age range of 28-32. Findings has shown that receiving support from one's family has a beneficial impact on the desire to become an entrepreneur, encompassing both financial and spiritual aspects. Moreover, the existence of prior entrepreneurial individuals within the family further enhances entrepreneurial inclination. In conclusion, this research uncovers the necessary measures to comprehend and bolster the entrepreneurial aptitude of IT students.