Minority status and self-employment among women: the mediating role of adaptive behaviour and networks
by Emmanuel Philemon Wandera; Isaac Nkote Nabeta; John C. Munene; Sarah Kanaabi Wasagali
International Journal of Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation (IJSEI), Vol. 6, No. 1, 2021

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to establish the relationship between minority status and self-employment, and the mediating role of adaptive behaviour and networks in such a relationship among self-employed women. Based on a cross sectional survey, data were collected from 203 self-employed women and analysed with partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) using SmartPLS version 3.2.9. Findings indicate a positive and significant relationship between minority status, adaptive behaviour and self-employment, but networks do not. In addition, adaptive behaviour plays a partial mediating role. These findings provide useful insights into the role of minority status and adaptive behaviour in boosting self-employment but also adaptive behaviour as a conduit through which minority status relates with self-employment among women. Therefore, we recommend that women who are in self-employment further develop and maintain frugal behaviour that help them to minimise expenditure and save money needed for the business venture expansion.

Online publication date: Tue, 30-Nov-2021

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