The Impact of Entrepreneurship Education, Proactive Personality, and a Sustainable Environment on the Validity and Reliability of a Green Entrepreneurial Intention Instrument

Wening Patmi Rahayu; Rachmad Hidayat; Dede Rusmana; Lutfi Asnan Qodri

doi:10.55927/jeda.v4i3.253

Authors

Wening Patmi Rahayu Universitas Negeri Malang
Rachmad Hidayat Universitas Negeri Malang
Dede Rusmana Universitas Negeri Malang
Lutfi Asnan Qodri Universitas Merdeka Malang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jeda.v4i3.253

Keywords:

Green Entrepreneurial, Entrepreneurship Education, Proactive Personality, Sustainable Environment

Abstract

This study aims to design and test the validity of a green entrepreneurship intention measurement instrument, focusing on the influence of entrepreneurship education, proactive personality, and sustainable environment. A preliminary test of the instrument was conducted on 30 students at Malang State University in May–June 2025. Statistical analysis using Pearson Product Moment correlation and Cronbach's alpha coefficient showed that this instrument has very strong psychometric characteristics. The corrected item-total correlations ranged from 0.695 to 0.939 (p<0.001), while Cronbach's alpha reached 0.984—a figure that reflects a very high level of reliability and internal consistency. These findings indicate that the instrument is suitable for use as a valid and consistent measuring tool in further research on the driving factors of green entrepreneurship, as well as a practical reference for educators and policymakers in assessing and improving sustainable entrepreneurship capacity.

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