<![CDATA[This study aims to examine the effects of Entrepreneurial Orientation, Locus of Control, and Motivation on Entrepreneurial Intention, with Self-Efficacy serving as a mediating variable. A quantitative research approach with a survey method was employed. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to respondents and analyzed using Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS software. The findings reveal that Entrepreneurial Orientation has a positive and significant effect on both Entrepreneurial Intention and Self-Efficacy. Motivation also has a significant effect on Entrepreneurial Intention and Self-Efficacy. Meanwhile, Locus of Control significantly influences Self-Efficacy, but does not have a significant direct effect on Entrepreneurial Intention. Furthermore, Self-Efficacy has a significant effect on Entrepreneurial Intention. The mediation analysis demonstrates that Self-Efficacy significantly mediates the relationships between Entrepreneurial Orientation, Locus of Control, and Motivation with Entrepreneurial Intention. These findings suggest that strengthening entrepreneurial orientation, motivation, and individuals' confidence in their entrepreneurial capabilities plays an essential role in enhancing entrepreneurial intention. Therefore, higher education institutions and other relevant stakeholders are encouraged to develop entrepreneurship education and training programs that not only enhance entrepreneurial knowledge and skills but also foster students' self-efficacy to prepare competent, independent, and competitive future entrepreneurs.]]>
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