An Analysis of the Relationship between Disciplined Mind Characteristics and Entrepreneurial Tendencies of Primary School Fourth Grade Students

Purpose: This study is to examine the relationship between disciplined mind characteristics and entrepreneurial tendencies of fourth grade primary school students. Design/Methodology/Approach: The relational screening model was used as the method in the study. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, “Disciplined Mind Scale”, and “Entrepreneurship Tendencies Inventory”. The research sample consisted of 576 fourth grade primary school students studying at state schools during the 2022-2023 school year. Findings: As a result of simple and partial correlation analyses and simple linear regression analyses, a significant positive relationship was found between disciplined mind characteristics and entrepreneurial tendencies of fourth grade primary school students. In this significant relationship, it is necessary to work continuously to improve knowledge and skills. Gender, magazines read, TV programmes watched, computer games played, reading time, graduation status of parents, occupation status of parents are among the factors affecting the significant relationship. Highlights: The study determined that the relationship between disciplined mind and entrepreneurial tendencies could be evaluated from primary school onwards, and that certain variables, including gender, family education level, and reading habits, had an effect on the situation.