Unleashing the Power of Social Entrepreneurship Education in Cultivating Spiritual Capital: Insights from the SEnSE Program in Hong Kong

This research study aims to explore the potential of Social entrepreneurship education in cultivating spiritual capital as a catalyst for empowering teenagers towards personal and societal transformation. It delves into the process through which young individuals establish meaningful connections with the transformative journey and investigates the key factors that contribute to their transformative experiences. Employing a case study approach, the "Social Entrepreneurship and School Education Program" (SEnSE Program) implemented in Hong Kong from 2014 to 2020 serves as the primary case under investigation. By utilizing literature analysis, observation methods, focus groups, and in-depth interviews with participants of the SEnSE Program, this study examines the life transformation experiences of the fifth generation of youth in Hong Kong (born between 1992 and 2006), ultimately identifying the crucial factors that facilitate their transformative growth. The findings of this research contribute to the development of a transformative framework that seamlessly integrates the realms of spirituality and entrepreneurship education, offering valuable insights for shaping future educational practices.