The Impact of Perceived Barriers and Motives on Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Study on Algerian, Egyptian and Turkish Students in Türkiye

In many countries, promoting entrepreneurship among young people is crucial for increasing economic growth and employment. To promote entrepreneurship among young people, it is essential to understand the factors that influence university students' entrepreneurial intentions. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of perceived barriers and motives on entrepreneurial intentions of Algerian, Egyptian, and Turkish university students in Türkiye. The study also investigates the moderating role of country between perceived barriers, motives and entrepreneurial intentions. Furthermore, the research identifies the impact of country on students’ entrepreneurial intentions. The sample consists of 503 Algerian, Egyptian, and Turkish university students. Data is collected through questionnaires and quantitative research methods are used. Analyses are conducted using the statistical programs SPSS 23 and SmartPLS 4. The findings suggest that the perceived motives of Algerian, Egyptian, and Turkish students affect their entrepreneurial intentions. However, perceived barriers do not have a significant impact on entrepreneurial intention and culture doesn’t have a moderating role between perceived barriers, motives and entrepreneurial intention in this empirical study. Additionally, the findings show that countries affect entrepreneurial intentions. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of the perceptions shaping the entrepreneurial intentions of Algerian, Egyptian, and Turkish students.