SELF-CONCEPT TRAITS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION AS PREDICTIONS OF STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Abstract

A descriptive research approach was used to determine the prediction of self -concept trait and entrepreneurial orientation on student academic performance. The sample consisted of two hundred private secondary school students in Sagamu LGA. Data was collected through a combination of self-development questionnaire tagged “Self-Concept Traits Questionnaire” and “Students Entrepreneurial Orientation Index,” respectively. The data obtained was analysis using multiple regression, correlation co-efficient, and Z-test Statistical tools at 5% error margin. Results indicated significant prediction of the independent variable on the criterion variable: Self -concept was a potent predictor of academic performance: Gender difference was observed in the self-concept trait of the students, and gender difference was recorded in the entrepreneurial behaviour and academic performance of the students. It was recommended that effective school-based guidance programme should be used in enhancing the self-concept, self-efficacy, and self-esteem of the students. Self-concept trait, entrepreneurial orientation, academic performance, and students