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Item type:Publication, Craftswomen entrepreneurs in flow: no boundaries between business and leisure(Taylor & Francis, 2021-01-14)Although the high levels in Latin America, women’s necessity-driven entrepreneurship is a field that has been little explored. Contemporary research suggests that entrepreneurs may experience less work-life conflict than other workers, but that gender differences mean that women are at a disadvantage in terms of uses of time and the sexual division of labor. We explore how 20 Chilean craftswomen experience their (productive) work time. The content analysis of group interviews shows that these socially at-risk women entrepreneurs achieve wellbeing at work by entering a state of flow. They describe their experience as personal time, which resembles leisure more than it does actual work. This source of emotional wellbeing seems to be a personal strategy that helps them cope with their precarious situation. Their boundaries between work and personal time are blurred. Our findings illustrate how uses of time can be perceived differently in different contexts. We put particular emphasis on the restorative nature of personal time and the need for further research in this area from a gender approach. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, A contextual approach to women's entrepreneurship in Latin America: impacting research and public policy(Inderscience Publishers, 2021-01-01)The field of 'women in entrepreneurship' is growing attention from public policy and academia. However, the literature has been dominated by models and frameworks that were developed mostly in developed economies with a set of particular characteristics that do not match the Latin American reality. This conceptual paper identifies five contextual conditions to consider while analysing women's entrepreneurship in Latin America compared to the Northern Hemisphere: 1) high rates of women's entrepreneurship; 2) high rates of informality; 3) traditional culture and self-expression; 4) low rates of innovation-based ventures; 5) developing ecosystems. We discuss how these contextual conditions interact with the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. Finally, both a research agenda and a public agenda are suggested. This article calls for a Latin American research perspective on women entrepreneurs and suggests that promoting women into sustainable entrepreneurship contributes to regional development, impacts economic activity, improves income distribution, reduces poverty and fosters gender equality.1 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Rising strong: Peruvian women entrepreneurs’ journey through the COVID-19 pandemic(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2024-11-25)This study explores the challenges faced by Peruvian women entrepreneurs during COVID-19 pandemic, their emotional responses, and coping mechanisms. Structured interviews with 51 women entrepreneurs were analysed using thematic analysis, framed by social cognitive theory. Seven main challenges emerged: disruptions to operations, financial instability, health and safety concerns, business model adaptation, workforce management, external factors, and emotional impacts. Resilience and adaptability were demonstrated through community support, digital tools, and innovative resource management. Findings suggest the need for tailored financial support, enhanced digital literacy, robust support networks, mental health resources, and adaptive leadership strategies. Policy recommendations include the development of gender-sensitive policies and simplified regulatory procedures. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of women's entrepreneurial journeys during a global crisis, offering insights into unique challenges and adaptive strategies to inform future support systems and policies for women entrepreneurs in developing countries. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, The Incas have no end: Women artisans in Peru and the continuity of their entrepreneurial activity(Emerald Publishing, 2024-11-11)Through focusing on the Peruvian context, this paper aims to identify the main determinants of the continuity of entrepreneurial activity among women artisans. Design/methodology/approach: The empirical sample comprises semi-structured interviews with 28 women artisans in Peru during their participation in a fair organized by the Peruvian Ministry of Culture in Lima (Peru). Thematic analysis was subsequently used to determine the main ideas in the transcripts from the interviews conducted. Findings: The findings empirically identified the following job-related (number of work hours, perceived income, future of artisanal jobs), functional (availability and relevance of workstations, the necessity to travel) and socio-cultural determinants (government support, perceived recognition, level of affiliation with Peruvian traditions) as the main drivers of the continuity of entrepreneurial activities among women artisans. Originality/value: This paper contributes by filling a gap in the literature on women entrepreneurship and artisan entrepreneurship in which empirical studies of Latin American women artisans continuing with their entrepreneurial activities have been limited so far. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Digital entrepreneurship among Egyptian women: Autonomy, experience and community(Emerald Publishing, 2024-12-02)Given the remarkable increase in entrepreneurial activities initiated by women in the Egyptian context in addition to the scarcity of empirical studies on digital self-employment there, the authors of the present paper aim to identify what motivates women to engage in digital entrepreneurship, and to identify how those women establish their digital entrepreneurial activities. Design/methodology/approach: The authors employed a qualitative research method through semi-structured interviews with 30 women entrepreneurs who own and manage digital businesses. Thematic analysis was subsequently used to determine the main ideas in the transcripts. Findings: The authors have found that enjoying absolute independence, securing more time for family, guaranteeing an independent source of income in addition to the ease of accessing extensive online markets are the main motives behind the engagement of women in the Egyptian context in digital entrepreneurship activities. Moreover, the authors have also asserted that the minimal training and government support stimulate women entrepreneurs there to start and continue their digital business activities informally. Originality/value: This paper contributes by filling a gap in entrepreneurship studies in which empirical studies on establishing and managing digital entrepreneurship among women in developing economies has been limited so far. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Negotiating Business and Family Demands: The Response Strategies of Highly Educated Indian Female Entrepreneurs(Taylor & Francis, 2023-05-27)This study explores how highly educated Indian women entrepreneurs prioritize and manage the work and family role boundaries. It also explores whether boundary management strategies vary based on motherhood and business stages. We explored these issues by interviewing twenty-five financially successful well-educated women entrepreneurs from five cities (Chennai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Cochin) in India. We found that the mothers with younger children and entrepreneurs in the early stages of the business preferred to integrate the work and family roles than to set a clear boundary between the roles, using various boundary management tactics to achieve work-life balance (WLB). They attempted to minimize imbalance by creating a resource pool, flexible scheduling, working fewer hours, and preferring workplace proximity. Social support seemed to be essential to reconcile the multiple role demands. According to the business and motherhood stages, significant differences were observed in the type and level of WLB issues women face. The study provides recommendations for successful reconciliation between the work and non-work lives in the Indian context. In this culturally unique context, while access to institutional support for women entrepreneurs is meager, any effort to help them reconcile their work and family demands will be helpful. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, The influence of women's leadership on the work–life balance of Latin American women microentrepreneurs: a neural network analysis(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2026-05-04)This study aims to explore how four leadership styles – transformational, transactional, servant and authentic – influence the work–life balance of women microentrepreneurs in Peru, a context representative of emerging economies in Latin America. It also examines how age and years of experience moderate these effects. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative mixed-methods approach was used, combining partial least squares structural equation modeling and artificial neural networks (ANN). The sample consisted of 345 women microentrepreneurs operating in three Peruvian regions. ANN models were used to uncover non-linear and context-sensitive patterns that complement traditional linear modeling. Findings Transformational leadership significantly reduced both work–family conflict and family–work conflict (FWC), with the highest predictive significance in the ANN analysis. Authentic leadership reduced FWC, especially when combined with greater entrepreneurial experience. Transactional leadership only reduced FWC, while servant leadership showed no significant effect and was associated with increased FWC among older participants. ANN analysis confirmed the relative predictive power of leadership styles, highlighting the superiority of transformational and authentic leadership in mitigating conflict. Originality/value This study contributes to the underexplored intersection between leadership, gender and work–life conflict in informal and resource-constrained business contexts. By incorporating ANN, it brings methodological innovation, capturing complex and non-linear interactions that are often overlooked in leadership research. These results offer both theoretical insights and practical implications for gender-sensitive entrepreneurship support policies in emerging markets.1 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Empowering resilience: navigating challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Taiwan amidst COVID-19(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2026-06-23)This study investigates the challenges faced by Taiwanese women entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as their emotional responses and the strategies they employed to cope with these challenges. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected through structured interviews with 50 women entrepreneurs and analyzed using thematic analysis, framed by social cognitive theory and the resource-based view. Findings Seven major challenges were identified: financial instability, government policies and restrictions, disruptions to business operations, supply chain disruptions, communication issues with clients, difficulties in complying with health and safety measures and workforce disruption. The emotional responses ranged from feelings of helplessness and frustration to resilience and hope, which in turn informed the adoption of various adaptive strategies. Research limitations/implications The small sample size of 50 participants limits the generalizability of the findings. Additionally, qualitative research relies on the researchers' interpretation of data, which may introduce subjectivity and bias. Practical implications The lessons learned from women entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the resilience, adaptability and innovative strategies employed by women entrepreneurs during challenging times. Originality/value The findings highlight the resilience and innovative capabilities of women entrepreneurs in crisis contexts and underscore the need for tailored support mechanisms, including financial assistance, digital literacy training and mental health resources. Policy recommendations emphasize the importance of gender-sensitive policies and simplified regulatory procedures. The findings also contribute to advancing scholarship on gender equality (SDG 5) and decent work and economic growth (SDG 8).