Entrepreneurial stress and long term survival: Is there a causal link?
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Entrepreneurial stress and long term survival: Is there a causal link? / Rauch, Andreas; Unger, Jens; Rosenbusch, Nina.
Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2007: Proceedings of the twenty-seven annual entrepreneurship research conference. ed. / A. 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 . Babson College, 2007. p. 100-108.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Entrepreneurial stress and long term survival: Is there a causal link?
AU - Rauch, Andreas
AU - Unger, Jens
AU - Rosenbusch, Nina
N1 - Conference code: 27
PY - 2007
Y1 - 2007
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Business psychology
M3 - Article in conference proceedings
SN - 0-910897-28-X
SN - 978-0910897280
SP - 100
EP - 108
BT - Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2007
A2 - Zacharakis, A.
A2 - Alvarez, A.
A2 - Kuratko, D.F.
A2 - Westhead, P.
A2 - Cardon, M.S.
A2 - Maula, M.
A2 - Wiklund, J.
A2 - DeCastro, J.O.
A2 - Minniti, M.
A2 - Wright, M.
A2 - George, G.
A2 - Sarasvathy, S.D.
A2 - Zhara, S.A.
A2 - Shepherd , D.A.
PB - Babson College
T2 - Annual Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference - BCERC 2007
Y2 - 7 June 2007 through 9 June 2007
ER -