Exploring the Dynamics of Factors Influencing the Career Choice of Entrepreneurship: A Literature Review

Abstract In Papua Province, entrepreneurship faces unique challenges, including limited infrastructure, inadequate entrepreneurship education, and socio-economic barriers that hinder economic growth in the MSME sector. Although Papua has great economic potential, the development of entrepreneurs, both from among indigenous people and migrant communities. This study aims to explore and analyse the factors that influence entrepreneurial career choice through a comprehensive literature review. Entrepreneurial career development is a complex process. The review identifies the various dynamics that influence entrepreneurial career choice, including how social and economic environments play a role in facilitating or hindering the decision to start a business. In addition, the review provides a more in-depth perspective on the role of entrepreneurship education and training in enhancing individuals' intention and readiness to become entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurial career development and decisions are influenced by a range of social, psychological and educational factors. Social support from family, friends and mentors play an important role in encouraging individuals to translate entrepreneurial intentions into action. Psychological factors such as internal locus of control and self-efficacy also strongly influence an individual's ability to recognise opportunities and face business risks. Entrepreneurship education, especially those that provide practical skills, is shown to play a significant role in increasing students' intention to start a business, although some entrepreneurship education programmes may trigger more mature career reflection. Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial career choice, career development, Papua, literature review