Psychometric study of the entrepreneurial intentions questionnaire in Mexican youth

Introduction/Objective: entrepreneurship has emerged as a key driver for personal growth and economic development across various fields. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Entrepreneurial Intentions Scale among young university students. Methodology: this psychometric research included 519 university students from the state of Morelos, Mexico, with 40% male and 60% female participants, aged 18 to 29 years (SD = 4.257). Exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were conducted to assess the scale's structure and validity. Results: the analyses confirmed a unifactorial structure consistent with the proposed theoretical model. Additionally, the findings demonstrated adequate reliability (Omega) and convergent validity indicators, supporting the robustness of the scale. Conclusions: the findings suggest that the Entrepreneurial Intentions Scale is a valid and reliable tool for measuring entrepreneurial intentions in young individuals. Its relevance as an instrument for future research in diverse educational and cultural contexts is underscored.