Leadership and the Enhancement of Entrepreneurial Character in Generation Z

Wahyu Budi Priatna, Burhanuddin Burhanuddin, Willy Bachtiar, Hudi Santoso, Abung Supama Wijaya, David Rizar Nugroho, Fahmi Fuad Cholagi, Badar Muhammad, Vanesha Miranda

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This study aims to analyze the influence of leadership on the development of entrepreneurial character among Generation Z students at SMA Negeri 2 Tegal. The background of this research highlights the importance of strengthening student leadership as a key factor in shaping students' entrepreneurial spirit. A quantitative approach with a survey method was employed. The research population consisted of all Generation Z students enrolled at SMA Negeri 2 Tegal during the 2024/2025 academic year. Using purposive sampling, 60 students actively involved in school organizational activities were selected as respondents. The research instrument was a questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis was conducted using simple linear regression and a t-test. The results showed that leadership had a positive and significant effect on students' entrepreneurial character (p-value < 0.05), with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 45.2%. This indicates that leadership contributed 45.2% to entrepreneurial character.


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leadership, entrepreneurial character, generation Z, SMA Negeri 2 Tegal

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.52155/ijpsat.v52.2.7474

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