The Influence of Socio-Demographic Characteristic on Entrepreneurial Intention: An Empirical Study in Sultanate of Oman

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyse whether the determining factors of the socio-demographic factors will affect the entrepreneur’s intention (EI) to people who want to start up new business. This study also aims to measure the type of relationship between each factor and its connection to EI. The data was analysed using SPSS program using the Pearson Chi-square analysis methods and GEM 2020. The result of this study showed that there is significant role between demographic factors such as age, gender, income, and education level. The result of this study can contribute to the benefit of studies in Oman and finding the latest method which can increase the number of firms and start up new business. In the absence of media, this study can also enhance the knowledge and create awareness of the importance of entrepreneurship and its capability to create the growth, income, and wealth and prosperity.