Abstract
This chapter examines the psychology of women in entrepreneurship and reviews research from Western and non-Western perspectives. As more women are attracted to engaging in entrepreneurship worldwide, understanding this phenomenon would be of academic and practical relevance. In particular, we focus on discussing some of the stereotypes and characteristics associated with entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial intentions and motivations, and the challenges of gathering financial resources. In the final part of the chapter, we propose several future research directions. There are numerous opportunities to increase our knowledge on women's entrepreneurship from a psychological and cross-cultural perspective. © Cambridge University Press 2020. All rights reserved.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Cambridge Handbook of the International Psychology of Women |
| Editors | Fanny M. Cheung, Diane F. Halpern |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Chapter | 20 |
| Pages | 289-299 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781108561716 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781108473033, 9781108460903 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2020 |
Publication series
| Name | Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology |
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Bibliographical note
Research Unit(s) information for this publication is provided by the author(s) concerned.UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Research Keywords
- Entrepreneur characteristics
- Entrepreneur motivation
- Entrepreneurial finance
- Entrepreneurial intention
- Entrepreneurship
- Female entrepreneur
- Funding
- Gender
- Gender stereotypes
- International
- Psychology
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