Examining the Mediating Role of Self-Leadership in Women Entrepreneurial Engagement in Hospitality Sector: A Comprehensive Analysis

Abstract

This study investigates the situation of women’s entrepreneurship within the rapidly expanding entrepreneurial environment. This study aims to evaluate the influence of Family Influence, Social Support, access to financing, entrepreneurial abilities, and legal restraints on women’s entrepreneurial participation in the hospitality and tourism sector of Sikkim. Additionally, it examines the mediating role of self-leadership in this relationship. The study utilizes a quantitative methodology and gathers survey data of 744 women, through the snowball sampling technique. The analysis is conducted using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) method. The findings demonstrate noteworthy correlations between Family Influence, Social Support, and entrepreneurial abilities with women’s engagement in entrepreneurship. However, the influence of access to financing and regulatory restraints did not yield statistically significant results. Furthermore, it has been seen that self-leadership plays a mediating role in the association between Family Influence, Social Support, access to money, and women’s engagement in entrepreneurship. However, this mediation is not observed in the context of Entrepreneurial Abilities and legal limitations. The results of this study highlight the significant impact that both official and informal institutions have on the level of women’s involvement in entrepreneurship, particularly within the hotel industry. These findings provide valuable knowledge for women entrepreneurs and policymakers seeking to enhance their understanding of this sector.

Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Mediating Role, Women Entrepreneur, Self-Leadership, PLS-SEM Model

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