The influence of entrepreneurial skills and entrepreneurial alertness on entrepreneurial tendency among senior high school students in Kapalong, Davao del Norte, Philippines

Abstract

This study examined the influence of entrepreneurial skills and entrepreneurial alertness on entrepreneurial tendency among senior high school students in Kapalong, Davao del Norte, Philippines. Using a descriptive-correlational design, data were collected from 252 students across four private schools through convenience sampling. Results indicated moderate levels of entrepreneurial skills, alertness, and entrepreneurial tendency among respondents. Statistical analyses revealed significant positive relationships between entrepreneurial skills and entrepreneurial tendency (r=0.426, p<.05) and between entrepreneurial alertness and entrepreneurial tendency (r=0.596, p<.05). Multiple regression analysis further showed that both entrepreneurial skills (β=0.154, p<.05) and entrepreneurial alertness (β=0.515, p<.05) significantly predicted entrepreneurial tendency, with entrepreneurial alertness exerting a stronger influence. The findings underscore the importance of integrating skill-based and awareness-oriented entrepreneurial education into senior high school curricula to foster youth entrepreneurship. This study contributes to the growing literature on entrepreneurial development among adolescents in rural contexts and offers practical implications for educators, policymakers, and community stakeholders aiming to promote economic innovation and self-reliance among youth.