Entrepreneurial stress and long term survival: Is there a causal link?

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This study explores the relationship between strain, performance, and survival of small-scale business owners. 201 business owners were observed across a 10 years period. We used a control theoretical framework and argued that strain (psychosomatic complaints, susceptibility to stress) activates strategies that have positive effects on long-term survival and performance. Our research showed that psychosomatic complaints have positive effects on survival. Moreover, psychosomatic complaints were not related to growth but related to dissatisfaction in cross sectional analyses. Finally, low satisfaction was affecting susceptibility to stress. We conclude that while entrepreneurs may try to reduce stress reactions, owners need to proactively strive for desired goals at the same time.
OriginalspracheEnglisch
TitelFrontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2007 : Proceedings of the twenty-seven annual entrepreneurship research conference
HerausgeberA. Zacharakis, A. Alvarez, D.F. Kuratko, P. Westhead, M.S. Cardon, M. Maula, J. Wiklund, J.O. DeCastro, M. Minniti, M. Wright, G. George, S.D. Sarasvathy, S.A. Zhara, D.A. Shepherd
Anzahl der Seiten9
VerlagBabson College
Erscheinungsdatum2007
Seiten100-108
ISBN (Print)0-910897-28-X, 978-0910897280
PublikationsstatusErschienen - 2007
Extern publiziertJa
VeranstaltungAnnual Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference - BCERC 2007 - Instituto de Empresa Business SChool (IEBS), Madrid, Spanien
Dauer: 07.06.200709.06.2007
Konferenznummer: 27