Table 2

Coding framework (Gioia methodology)

First-order conceptsSecond-order themesAggregate dimensions
“The programme accommodates women and they’re given equal opportunities.”Gender inclusivityPromoting Inclusive Practices
“Participants are empowered in other non-academic skills such as networking … improving communication skills …”Empowering womenPromoting Inclusive Practices
“We … celebrate diversity during our courses … do not want to discriminate against sex, gender, religious affiliation …”Celebrating diversityPromoting Inclusive Practices
“I learned from mentors who understood my challenges … They were very patient …”Mentorship and empathyEmpowerment through Mentorship
“The programme carefully matches students with mentors who possess not only business acumen but also affective empathy …”Guidance and supportEmpowerment through Mentorship
“E4Impact prioritises connecting students with mentors who are actively involved in social entrepreneurship.”Role modelsEmpowerment through Mentorship
“We incorporated SDGs into our projects … equipped us to measure and report on the business venture.”Social impact and responsibilityBridging Structural Gaps in Entrepreneurship Education
“The programme has contributed to my personal growth and lifestyle development.”Personal growthBridging Structural Gaps in Entrepreneurship Education
“It’s important to understand the importance of building an incubator … enabling them to employ a few people.”IncubatorBridging Structural Gaps in Entrepreneurship Education
“It gave me confidence to pursue business ideas …”Confidence and self-efficacyFostering Entrepreneurial Minds
“The programme changed how I see myself as a business leader.”Entrepreneurial identity formationFostering Entrepreneurial Minds
Source(s): Authors’ own analysis based on Gioia’s methodology (Gioia et al., 2013)

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