Influence Of Crowdfunding, Block Chain Adoption, And Trust On Entrepreneurial Intentions Of Business Education Students At Federal College Of Education (Technical) Ekiadolor, Benin-City, Edo State
1.Bisong Joshua Akounjom, 2.Dr. Magdaline Bessong Bisong, 3.Esohe Eduwen 4. Bisong, Audrey Kejehosowo
Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026
The study analysed the influence of crowdfunding, blockchain adoption, and trust on the entrepreneurial intentions of Business Education students at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Ekiadolor, Edo State. A survey research design was adopted, enabling the efficient collection of diverse verbal responses. The entire population of 202 students was studied using the consensus sampling technique. Primary data were gathered through a structured, English-language questionnaire based on a 5-point Likert scale. Face and content validity were established through expert review, and reliability was confirmed with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.94. Data were analysed using multiple regression analysis via SPSS Version 22.The results revealed that crowdfunding and trust significantly and positively influenced entrepreneurial intentions, while block chain adoption showed no significant impact. Gender also significantly affected entrepreneurial intentions. These findings highlight the necessity of promoting crowdfunding literacy and building trust within entrepreneurial ecosystems. It is recommended that government agencies integrate crowdfunding education into entrepreneurship programmes, NGOs support trust-building initiatives, school administrators revise curricula to include practical crowdfunding activities, and policymakers address barriers hindering block chain adoption. Enhancing these areas will better equip Business Education students for entrepreneurial success.