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A Qualitative Study on the Role of Entrepreneurship-Themed Student Clubs in Third-Generation Universities Towards Students' Entrepreneurial Intentions

Üçüncü Nesil Üniversitelerde Girişimcilik Temalı Öğrenci Kulüplerinin Öğrencilerin Girişimcilik Eğilimlerine Yönelik Rolü Üzerine Nitel Bir Araştırma

Okan Yeniay(DOKUZ EYLÜL ÜNİVERSİTESİ, İKTİSADİ VE İDARİ BİLİMLER FAKÜLTESİ)0009-0003-9287-1072
Fazıl Kuleci(DOKUZ EYLÜL ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0009-0006-3230-1248
Oytun Sezgin(DOKUZ EYLÜL ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-6671-8053
Pages
53–68
Publication Date
2026-06-30
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In this respect, the study is expected to contribute by producing findings on how entrepreneurial culture in third-generation universities can be supported through student clubs

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study aims to examine, from an emic perspective, how entrepreneurship-themed student clubs in third-generation universities shape students’ entrepreneurial intentions.
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Key Findings & Data:Data obtained from 10 participants through semi-structured interviews were subjected to content analysis.
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Conclusion & Impact:In this respect, the study is expected to contribute by producing findings on how entrepreneurial culture in third-generation universities can be supported through student clubs
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
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⚙️Variables:Girişimcilik · Girişimcilik niyeti · Girişimcilik temalı öğrenci kulüpleri

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This study aims to examine, from an emic perspective, how entrepreneurship-themed student clubs in third-generation universities shape students’ entrepreneurial intentions. While the literature emphasizes the contributions of student clubs in areas such as leadership, teamwork, practical experience and social networking, the direct contributions of entrepreneurship-themed clubs to entrepreneurial intentions are limited, especially in local context. Therefore, this research focuses on understanding the role of these student clubs in the process, the activities through which they are effective and the extent to which they meet student expectations. A qualitative approach was adopted and a phenomenological design was used. Data obtained from 10 participants through semi-structured interviews were subjected to content analysis. The findings of the study reveal that entrepreneurship-themed student clubs are one of the structures that contribute to the entrepreneurial ecosystem of universities by supporting students’ entrepreneurial intention, personal development and social networking. In this respect, the study is expected to contribute by producing findings on how entrepreneurial culture in third-generation universities can be supported through student clubs

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: Bu çalışma üçüncü nesil üniversitelerdeki girişimcilik temalı öğrenci kulüplerinin öğrencilerin girişimcilik eğilimlerini nasıl şekillendirdiğini emik bir bakış açısıyla incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Literatürde öğrenci kulüplerinin liderlik, ekip çalışması, uygulamalı deneyim ve sosyal ağ geliştirme gibi katkılarına vurgu yapılmasına rağmen girişimcilik temalı kulüplerin doğrudan girişimcilik eğilimini ilişkin katkıların özellikle yerel bağlamda sınırlı olduğu görülmektedir. Bu doğrultuda araştırma ilgili öğrenci kulüplerinin süreçteki rolünü, hangi faaliyetleri aracılığıyla etkili olduğunu ve öğrencilerin beklentilerini ne ölçüde karşıladığını anlamaya odaklanmaktadır. Araştırmada nitel yaklaşım benimsenmiş ve olgubilim deseni kullanılmıştır. 10 katılımcıdan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler aracılığıyla elde edilen veriler içerik analizine tabi tutulmuştur. Çalışmaların bugluları girişimcilik temalı öğrenci kulüplerinin öğrencilerin girişimcilik niyetlerini, kişisel gelişimlerini, sosyal ağ kurmalarını destekleyerek üniversitelerin girişimcilik ekosistemine katkı sağlayan yapılardan biri olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Bu yönüyle çalışmanın, üçüncü nesil üniversitelerde girişimcilik kültürünün öğrenci kulüpleri aracılığıyla nasıl desteklenebileceğine ilişkin çıktılar üretmeyi hedefleyerek katkı sağlayacağı beklenmektedir.

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Yeniay, O., Kuleci, F., Sezgin, O. (2026). A Qualitative Study on the Role of Entrepreneurship-Themed Student Clubs in Third-Generation Universities Towards Students' Entrepreneurial Intentions. Rahva Teknik ve Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, Cilt: 6 Sayı: 1, 53–68. https://ajindex.com/articles/1620477

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