The Impact of Optimism and Pre-Entrepreneurial Curiosity on the Entrepreneurial Intention with the Moderating Effect of Gender: With Special Reference to the Undergraduates of the University of Kelaniya

Many research studies were performed concerning factors influencing entrepreneurial intention. Yet, none of these described the impact optimism and pre-entrepreneurial curiosity with moderating effect gender among undergraduates in a state university Sri Lanka. The researchers conducted questionnaire survey to fill this gap by collecting data from 353 covering all faculties University Kelaniya utilizing proportionate stratified random sampling method. Findings indicate that have positive on undergraduates' Moreover, findings reveal moderates relationship between Identifying psychological determine an undergraduate's intention is essential because, after recognizing that, educators policymakers can implement different strategies enhance those aspects stimulate further.