Entrepreneurs' psychological capital as a mediator: a broaden-and-build perspective on burnout and psychological well-being.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study explores how psychological capital (PsyCap) mitigates the negative effects of burnout on psychological well-being (PWB) among entrepreneurs in stressful business environments. Drawing on the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions, this approach offers new insights into how positive psychological resources enhance entrepreneurial resilience, particularly in underdeveloped regions.

Methods

A cross-sectional quantitative design was employed with a structured questionnaire adapted from validated scales. Data were collected from 312 entrepreneurs across Karachi, Hyderabad, and Sukkur in Sindh, Pakistan, via simple random sampling. The analysis was conducted via PLS-SEM in SmartPLS 4.

Results

A significant negative correlation was identified bet

SUBMITTER: Malak SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12560290 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature