Measuring entrepreneurial learning behaviour among the tribal farmers of north-east, India: A scale development study

Abstract

The study set out to develop a scale to measure entrepreneurial Learning Behaviour (LB) in individuals, focusing on their learning patterns around agri-entrepreneurial activities. The goal was to emphasize the importance of active involvement and address the needs of individuals for fostering entrepreneurship. Using Thurstone’s Equal Appearing Interval Scale Technique, the scale was designed and tested for reliability and validity, showing strong results statistically reliable at 0.855 and a mean score of 3.53, both surpassing the necessary benchmarks. The scale assesses learning behaviour across three key areas: Cognitive, Affective, and Psychomotor domains, with three statements for each. Participants respond on a five-point scale—Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, and Undecided—with favourable responses weighted 5 to 1, and unfavourable responses weighted 1 to 5. While the LB scale was initially developed with insights from experts in the Anini and Anjaw districts of the Mishmi Hills in Arunachal Pradesh, India, it’s designed to be flexible and adaptable. It can be applied in various regions, states, and sectors, making it a valuable tool for promoting entrepreneurship in different contexts.