نوع مقاله : پژوهشی

نویسندگان

1 دانشجوی دکتری کارآفرینی، پردیس بین‌المللی کیش، دانشگاه تهران، جزیرۀ کیش، ایران.

2 استاد گروه کارآفرینی، پردیس بین‌المللی کیش، دانشگاه تهران، جزیرۀ کیش، ایران.

3 دانشیار گروه کارآفرینی، پردیس بین‌المللی کیش، دانشگاه تهران، جزیرۀ کیش، ایران.

چکیده

کارآفرینی زنان در جوامع درحال‌توسعه، با وجود نقش مؤثر در پیشبرد اهداف اقتصادی و اجتماعی، با موانع و چالش‌های متعددی مواجه است. پژوهش حاضر با هدف طراحی چارچوبی مفهومی برای تبیین مؤلفه‌های موفقیت کارآفرینانه و تعالی شخصی در میان زنان کارآفرین ایرانی انجام شده است. این مطالعه از نظر هدف کاربردی-توسعه‌ای و از نظر روش، کیفی با رویکرد روایت‌پژوهی است. مشارکت‌کنندگان هشت زن کارآفرین ایرانی هستند که به‌صورت هدفمند انتخاب شدند. داده‌ها از طریق مصاحبه‌های نیمه‌ساختاریافته گردآوری و به روش تحلیل مضمون تحلیل شدند. براساس یافته‌ها، چارچوب پیشنهادی از سه بعد اصلی تشکیل شده است: 1. ابعاد موفقیت کارآفرینانه و تعالی شخصی شامل مهارت‌های فردی (شناختی، ارتباطی، شخصیتی و مدیریتی)، مؤلفه‌های موفقیت کسب‌وکار (نوآوری و مدیریت) و رشد فردی؛ 2. عوامل مؤثر بر موفقیت شامل عوامل محیطی (نظیر دسترسی به منابع، فرهنگ کارآفرینی و حمایت‌های نهادی) و عوامل فردی (از جمله ریسک‌پذیری، انگیزش و بهره‌مندی از تیم کاری توانمند)؛ و 3. پیامدهای موفقیت در سه سطح فردی (افزایش اعتمادبه‌نفس و بهبود کیفیت زندگی)، کسب‌وکار (رشد و توسعۀ سازمانی) و اجتماعی (اشتغال‌زایی و مشارکت در توسعۀ اقتصادی). همچنین شرایط مداخله‌گر نظیر تغییرات فناورانه، بحران‌ها و زمینه‌های اجتماعی-فرهنگی به‌عنوان عوامل تأثیرگذار بر فرایند موفقیت شناسایی شدند. چارچوب حاصل از این مطالعه می‌تواند به‌عنوان الگویی کاربردی برای سیاست‌گذاران، نهادهای حمایتی و زنان کارآفرین برای برنامه‌ریزی، ارتقاس مهارت‌ها و ایجاد بسترهای حمایتی مؤثر به‌کار رود. این پژوهش با تأکید بر ماهیت چندبعدی موفقیت و تعالی شخصی در کارآفرینی زنان، زمینه‌ساز مطالعات تکمیلی در این حوزه است.

کلیدواژه‌ها

موضوعات

عنوان مقاله [English]

Designing a Theoretical Framework for Entrepreneurial Success and Personal Fulfillment among Women Entrepreneurs in Iran: A Narrative Study

نویسندگان [English]

  • Nazanin Behzadi 1
  • Jahangir Yadollahi Farsi 2
  • Abolghasem Arabiun 3

1 PhD Candidate, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, Kish International Campus, University of Tehran, Kish Island, Iran.

2 Full Professor, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, Kish International Campus, University of Tehran, Kish Island, Iran.

3 Associate Professor, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, Kish International Campus, University of Tehran, Kish Island, Iran.

چکیده [English]

Despite its substantial contribution to the advancement of economic and social objectives, women’s entrepreneurship in developing societies encounters a multitude of obstacles and obstacles. The objective of the current investigation was to develop a conceptual framework that would elucidate the elements of personal fulfillment and entrepreneurial success among female entrepreneurs in Iran. This research is applied-developmental in nature and uses a qualitative method based on narrative inquiry. The study population consisted of eight Iranian women entrepreneurs who were selected through purposive sampling. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the data that was collected through semi-structured interviews. The study's results establish a framework for the personal fulfillment and entrepreneurial success of women entrepreneurs. This framework is comprised of three primary dimensions: (1) entrepreneurial success and personal fulfillment, which encompasses individual skills (cognitive, communicative, personal, and managerial), business success (innovation and management), and personal growth; (2) factors that influence success, including the business environment (such as access to resources, entrepreneurial culture, and institutional support) and personal factors (such as risk-taking, passion, and a strong team); and (3) outcomes of success at three levels: individual (such as increased self-confidence and an enhanced quality of life), business (such as growth and development), and society (such as job creation and economic development). Furthermore, intervening conditions, including technological advancements, crises, and socio-cultural influences, were identified. The proposed framework can serve as a practical model for policymakers, support institutions, and women entrepreneurs in planning, skill development, and creation of supportive environments. This study underscores the significance of multidimensional factors in personal fulfillment and entrepreneurial success, and it establishes a foundation for future research.

کلیدواژه‌ها [English]

  • Environmental Factors
  • Entrepreneurial Success
  • Individual Skills
  • Narrative Inquiry
  • Personal Fulfillment
  • Women Entrepreneurs
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