Entrepreneurship as a driver of rural women's empowerment in Iran.

ABSTRACT: Entrepreneurship is a key driver of empowerment, particularly in rural areas, as it creates opportunities for self-sufficiency and sustainable development. It enables individuals to overcome barriers, build capacity, and engage in participatory activities that foster economic and social growth. This study aimed to analyze entrepreneurship and the empowerment of rural women, as well as the factors influencing their empowerment. A quantitative approach was employed using a survey method in Fars Province, Iran. Stratified random sampling was applied, and the sample consisted of 393 rural women. Data were collected through questionnaires, with face validity and reliability confirmed by university professors, and a pilot study conducted prior to the main survey. Data analysis was performed usin

SUBMITTER: Rezaei-Moghaddam K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12647592 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature