Paper Title
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTENTION IN VIETNAMESE SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS: DO EDUCATION, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURIAL SELF-EFFICACY, SOCIAL CAPITAL OR MORAL OBLIGATION IMPACT?

Abstract
Abstract - Social enterprises have recently proven effective in contributing to both economic growth and social impacts. Understanding the determinants that influence social entrepreneurship intention among Vietnamese social workers is crucial for the effective integration of social entrepreneurship initiatives within the broader framework of social work. This quantitative research aims to examine the factors affecting the intention to engage in social entrepreneurship in Vietnam, with a specific focus on 152 Vietnamese graduate social worker students in Ho Chi Minh City.The findings reveal that the roles of education, social entrepreneurial self-efficacy, and social capital are influential factors affecting the intention to participate in social entrepreneurship initiatives. However, moral obligation exhibits a negative impact. Additionally, there is a discrepancy in effects between students who have parents with business backgrounds and those with non-business backgrounds. No significant differences were found based on gender.Based on these results, implications are provided for educators and practitioners, urging a reconsideration of the factors influencing social entrepreneurship intention among social workers. This study also calls for further research to unpack the complexities surrounding moral obligations in the entrepreneurial landscape. Keywords - Social Entrepreneurship, Social Workers, Education, Self-efficacy, Social Capital, Moral Obligation