Examining product innovation in women-led enterprises: Linking the influential role of innovation orientation, family support and risk management using Smart PLS-SEM

Objective: In contexts where women entrepreneurs must navigate overlapping business and family roles, the path to entrepreneurial success is often shaped not only by internal capacities, but also by familial dynamics. Drawing from Conservation of Resources (COR) theory, this study investigates how entrepreneurial mindset influences women’s entrepreneurial success through experiential learning, while accounting for the conditional effects of family-related stress and family support. Research Design & Methods: Using Hayes' PROCESS Model 9, this study tests a conditional process model where experiential learning mediates the relationship between entrepreneurial mindset and entrepreneurial success. Furthermore, family-related stress and family support are positioned as moderators in the relationship. Data were collected from 180 women entrepreneurs in West Java, and analyzed using conditional process analysis. Findings: The findings provide insight into whether and how the dual roles of family, as a potential source of emotional strain and/or support, impact women’s learning and success in entrepreneurial environments. Implications & Recommendations: Practical implications include strategies for strengthening support systems for women entrepreneurs and addressing the hidden costs of family-related stress in entrepreneurial contexts. Contribution & Value Added: The study contributes to the literature on women entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial cognition, and learning, while also highlighting the nuanced role of the family system within women’s entrepreneurial activity.

Perinatal depression, commonly known as postpartum depression, is a serious complication of childbirth that can have significant adverse effects on both the mother and baby. It typically occurs 4-6 weeks after giving birth. Mothers require family and social support to cope with stress during the postpartum period, which is caused by sudden hormonal changes that affect mood swings, the burden of household work, and caring for the baby and mother. This can result in fatigue and lack of sleep. The research aims to analyze the impact of family and social support on the occurrence of depression. The study employed an analytical observational method with a cross-sectional approach to examine the population of postpartum mothers aged 0-6 weeks in the Sukoharjo District Health Service work area. The sample size consisted of 160 respondents selected through Multistage Random Sampling. The study utilized family support questionnaires, social support, and EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) as instruments. Logistic regression and Odd Ratio were used for data analysis. The data analysis results for family support yielded a P-value of 0.027 < (0.05) and an OR value of 5.787. The analysis for social support resulted in a P-value of 0.025 < (0.05) and an OR value of 5.693. These results indicate a significant influence of family and social support on the occurrence of DEPRESSION. Mothers who lack family and social support are at a higher risk of experiencing DEPRESSION, with a risk 5.787 and 5.693 times higher, respectively. Healthcare professionals should prioritize the significance of family and social support for postpartum mothers, providing both emotional and technical assistance. This includes aiding mothers in caring for their babies, self-care, and household tasks to mitigate the risk of postpartum depression.

The performance of businesses owned or operated by women entrepreneurs encompasses the results and accomplishments of these ventures. Evaluating the success and positive impact of women entrepreneurs' managed businesses involves using various metrics and indicators. Factors like self-confidence and family support are potential influencers in shaping women entrepreneurs' business performance. This study explores the interconnection between family support, self-confidence, and business performance among women entrepreneurs. The empirical analysis involved 197 women entrepreneurs surveyed online. After ensuring reliability and validity through tests, the data underwent analysis using partial least squares structural equation modeling. The research findings reveal a significant positive direct impact of family support on self-confidence. Additionally, family support exhibits a notable positive direct influence on business performance. Moreover, self-confidence emerges as a significant positive factor directly affecting business performance.

BackgroundBeing bullied is a threat to children’s mental wellbeing but there is some evidence that emotional support may buffer children against bullying victimisation. Modern technology has changed the way that...

Objectives Cognitive impairment poses considerable challenges among older adults, with the role of family support becoming increasingly crucial. This study examines the association of children’s residential proximity and spousal presence with key modifiable risk factors for dementia in cognitively impaired older adults. Methods We analyzed 14,731 persons (35,840 person-waves) aged 50 and older with cognitive impairment from the Health and Retirement Study (1995-2018). Family support was categorized by spousal presence and children’s residential proximity. Modifiable risk factors, including smoking, depressive symptoms, and social isolation, were assessed. Associations between family support and the modifiable risk factors were determined using mixed-effects logistic regressions. Results A significant proportion of older adults with cognitive impairment lacked access to family support, with either no spouse (47.0%) or all children living over 10 miles away (25.2%). Those with less available family support, characterized by distant-residing children and the absence of a spouse, had a significantly higher prevalence of smoking, depressive symptoms, and social isolation. Moreover, we revealed a consistent gradient in the prevalence of the risk factors by the degree of family support. Relative to older adults with a spouse and co-resident children, those without a spouse and with all children residing further than 10 miles displayed the highest prevalence of the risk factors. These findings were robust to various sensitivity analyses. Conclusions: Family support from spouses and nearby children serves as a protective factor against modifiable dementia risk factors in cognitively impaired older adults. Strengthening family and social support is paramount for this vulnerable population.

Purpose: The study identifies the role of self-efficacy and family support in driving women's entrepreneurial continuance intentions. The research follows mixed method approach. Initially we develop a conceptual model using Social cognitive theory and Family support theory to test factors impacting women entrepreneur's continuance intention. Design/methodology/approach: The research follows mixed method approach. Data was collected using purposive sampling from 248 female entrepreneurs. The study was further extended using interview techniques to understand the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. Findings: The results of the quantitative study show that there is a mediating effect of perceived support from family on the relationship between self-efficacy and entrepreneurial continuance intention. The findings also depict that self-efficacy positively impacts entrepreneurial continuance intention and perceived family support. The results of quantitative study results showing effect of perceived support from family on the relationship between self-efficacy and entrepreneurial continuance intention. The findings also depict that self-efficacy positively impacts entrepreneurial continuance intention and perceived family support. Research limitations/implications: The study was a cross sectional study. Future researchers can explore the same in longitudinal study to evaluate the change in mindset. Social implications - Women entrepreneurs face several challenges during their business journey. The current study will help in understanding how does the support of family and self-efficacy of an women entrepreneur lead them to continue in their business.

Background: Indonesia continues to face challenges in achieving optimal immunization coverage, especially in rural and underserved regions. In Central Sulawesi, incomplete basic immunization among children remains prevalent despite government programs. This study aimed to investigate the role of maternal knowledge and family support in predicting complete basic immunization coverage among children aged 1–5 years in Toili II Community Health Center, Banggai Regency. Methods: A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted in August 2024 using a non-probability sampling method. A total of 53 mothers participated. Data were collected using validated and reliable questionnaires measuring maternal knowledge (18 items) and family support (15 items). Immunization status was verified using vaccination cards. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, bivariate Chi-square tests, and multivariate logistic regression. Result: Results showed that 64.2% of children had complete immunization. Nearly half of the mothers had moderate knowledge (49.1%) and moderate family support (39.6%). Logistic regression revealed that both maternal knowledge (p < 0.001) and family support (p < 0.001) were significant independent predictors of complete immunization. Together, they explained 85.9% of the variance in immunization status. Conclusion: This study concludes that maternal knowledge and family support significantly and synergistically influence childhood immunization completeness. Health promotion strategies should integrate family-based education and support systems into immunization programs, particularly in rural areas. Frontline health workers are encouraged to assess both knowledge and perceived support during routine visits. Policymakers should consider embedding family-engagement modules in immunization guidelines and leveraging household dynamics to strengthen national immunization coverage

Association of Family Support With Lower Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia Among Cognitively Impaired Older Adults

To examine whether women's knowledge of pregnancy-related risks and family support received during pregnancy are associated with adherence to maternal iron-folic acid (IFA) supplementation. Secondary data analysis of the 2002-03, 2007 and 2012 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey. Analysis of the association between factors associated with adherence (consuming ≥90 IFA tablets), including the women's knowledge and family support, was performed using multivariate logistic regression. National household survey. Women (n 19 133) who had given birth within 2 years prior to the interview date. Knowledge of pregnancy-related risks was associated with increased adherence to IFA supplementation (adjusted OR=1·8; 95 % CI 1·6, 2·0), as was full family (particularly husband's) support (adjusted OR=1·9; 95 % CI 1·6, 2·3). Adequate antenatal care (ANC) visits (i.e. four or more) was associated with increased adherence (adjusted OR=2·2; 95 % CI 2·0, 2·4). However, ANC providers missed opportunities to distribute tablets and information, as among women with adequate ANC visits, 15 % reported never having received/bought any IFA tablets and 30 % had no knowledge of pregnancy-related risks. A significant interaction was observed between family support and the women's educational level in predicting adherence. Family support significantly increased the adherence among women with <9 years of education. Improving women's knowledge of pregnancy-related risks and involving family members, particularly the husband and importantly for less-educated women, improved adherence to IFA supplementation. ANC visit opportunities must be optimized to provide women with sufficient numbers of IFA tablets along with health information (especially on pregnancy-related risks) and partner support counselling.

BackgroundMuch research has been conducted into the determinants of physical activity (PA) participation among adolescent girls. However, the more specific question of what are the determinants of particular forms of PA participation, such as the link between participation through a sports club, has not been investigated. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between participation in a sports club and socio-economic status (SES), access to facilities, and family and peer support, for female adolescents.MethodsA survey of 732 female adolescent school students (521 metropolitan, 211 non-metropolitan; 489 Year 7, 243 Year 11) was conducted. The survey included demographic information (living arrangements, ethnicity indicators, and indicators of SES such as parental education and employment status and locality); access to facilities; and family and peer support (travel, encouragement, watching, praise, joint participation). For each characteristic, sports club participants and non-participants were compared using chi-square tests. Multiple mediation analyses were used to investigate the role of access, family and peer support in the link between SES and sport participation.ResultsThere were significant associations (p<0.05) between sports club participation and: all demographic characteristics; all measures of family and peer support; and access to sport-related facilities. Highest levels of participation were associated with monolingual Australian-born families, with two parents, at least one of whom was well-educated, with both parents employed, and high levels of parental assistance, engagement and support. Participation in club sport among both younger and older adolescent girls was significantly positively associated with the SES of both their neighbourhoods and their households, particularly in metropolitan areas. These associations were most strongly mediated by family support and by access to facilities.ConclusionsTo facilitate and promote greater participation in club sport among adolescent girls from low SES neighbourhoods and households, strategies should target modifiable determinants such as facility access and parental support. This will involve improving access to sports facilities and promoting, encouraging and assisting parents to provide support for their daughters’ participation in sport clubs.

The purpose of this research is to investigate the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs on entrepreneurial success in Malaysia. This study proposes a conceptual framework and investigates the significant factors of family and social support, emotional intelligence, gender stereotype, and knowledge and risk-taking behavior in predicting women entrepreneurial success. Data was collected using a questionnaire with a Likert scale from 1-5 from a sample of 125 women entrepreneurs who owned Small-Medium-Enterprises (SME) in Malaysia using a convenient sampling technique. Collected data were analysed using structural equation modeling (SEM) via AMOS 22 software. The result indicated that &amp;ldquo;knowledge&amp;rdquo; have significant negative impact on women entrepreneurial success, while all the other challenges identified in the previous research such as lack of emotional intelligence, lack of family support, poor risk taking behaviour, gender stereotype were not significant in influencing women entrepreneurial success. Family and social support, and risk-taking behaviour were found contradict with other previous researches indicating that women entrepreneurs are becoming more independent due to the changing norms and cultural values. In conclusion, women entrepreneurial success largely dependent on the work experiences, relevant skills/competencies and industrial know-how they acquired and mastered to effectively manage and grow their businesses. It is recommended that women-entrepreneurs in Small Medium Enterprises(SME) shall invest in continuous learning to gain more relevant skills/competencies, knowledge, industrial know-how and experiences to sharpen their competitive advantages and sustain continuous development and growth. Therefore, it&amp;rsquo;s highly recommended that government should formulate policies to promote women entrepreneurship through effective and practical trainings. This study will be useful for women entrepreneurs to develop themselves by investing themselves to gain knowledge by participating academic programs and industrial based network conferences. Entrepreneurial development authorities or bodies will be able to use this study to develop and design human resource development intervention program to enable women entrepreneurs to be more successful. Future researchers can increase the sample size and focus on similar type of small medium enterprise owners in terms of sector or industry and size. Also the future researchers can used a mixed method in collecting data to provide a more coherent and meaningful conclusion.

Dynamic capabilities and innovative orientation are crucial for entrepreneurs achieving success in turbulent environments. Increasing number of women entrepreneurs and numerous obstacles face by them enhance the necessity of studying how women entrepreneurs utilize dynamic capabilities and innovative orientation for achieving success in turbulent business environments. This study is a qualitative inquiry of a successful woman entrepreneur in Western Province of Sri Lanka and utilized the narrative analysis by allowing the entrepreneur to share the experiences through the story telling. Business success was captured with her explanations on initial and present level of the business in terms of number of employees, physical facility improvement, market share, foreign markets, product developments and diversification. Environmental sensing &amp; seizing, learning, integration &amp; reconfiguration, and knowledge sharing are the dynamic capabilities that she possessed. Entrepreneurial characteristics including risk taking, need for achievement, tolerance of ambiguity, creativity &amp; innovation, self-confidence &amp; determination, passion, and optimism work as a strong drive for fostering the dynamic capabilities and innovative orientation throughout the success journey of her business. “Knowledge sharing” is recognized as a new dimension of dynamic capability and it affects to enhance business image, open avenue for creating networks with diverse groups in the society and fulfill the CSR requirement that is essential for business survival.

The role of the family is substantial in determining the nutritional status of children. However, not many studies have revealed this role in autistic children in Indonesia. This study aims to assess the role of family function and family support for the nutritional status of autistic children in Yogyakarta. This study used a cross-sectional design to observe at least 14 children divided into three groups: autistic-overweight, autistic-normal, and non-autistic-normal. The APGAR score measured the family function, while family support was measured by a questionnaire consisting of 5 aspects: information, respect, instrumental, emotional, and social. The difference test between the three groups used the Anova test. Total family support in the autistic-overweight group (73,17±4,45) was lower than autistic-normal (80.6±3.36) and non-autistic (78.33±3.21). This difference was significant between autistic-overweight and autistic-normal (p 0.022), but not with the non-autistic group. Furthermore, there was no difference in family function (APGAR score) between the three study groups. There was less family support among autistic-overweight children.

This paper argues that supporting informal women entrepreneurs (IWEs) in their intention to formalise may advance the agenda of improved economic inclusion, economic growth, and development. This, therefore, contributes to reversing the apparent sub-Saharan African (SSA) failure to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. As policymakers and families are essential stakeholders of IWEs, the paper examines the impact of their support in fostering the transition of IWEs into registered business ventures. To achieve its aim, the paper employs structural equation modelling (SEM) to analyse survey data collected in Cameroon during a period of crisis. The SEM results show that family support significantly and positively predicts IWEs’ intention to formalise (β = 0.39, p &lt; 0.01), while governmental support is positively associated with this intention (β = 0.76, n.s.). The model displays a good fit (SRMR = 0.055; RMSEA = 0.077; CFI = 0.963; TLI = 0.950). These findings suggest that (1) family support positively influences all dimensions of IWEs’ formalisation intention, (2) governmental support tends to discourage formalisation, and (3) specific types of governmental programmes may still foster a positive impact depending on their quality and design. Following finding (1), as direct financing received from IWEs’ families appears to best support IWEs’ transition, the paper proposes an “on behalf of ” support plan wherein governmental policy or programmes provide financial guarantees or subsidies to IWEs’ families that can demonstrate successful support in the transformation of IWEs to formal businesses. By highlighting the critical role of family support, the paper advances research on women’s entrepreneurship and provides actionable insights for policymakers.

Women's SMEs contribute to the economy, so attention to business performance is important to improve. Efforts to improve the performance of women SMEs require knowledge of the factors that play an important role in SME performance. This research was conducted on women SMEs in Belitung district by examining several factors that affect performance, namely social networks, family support and product innovation. In previous studies, there were differences in the results of several researchers on the influence of determining factors on performance, so this research will fill this gap as well as test the role of product innovation as a mediator of social networks and family support on business performance. By using the cross-section method, 113 women’s SMEs were obtained who have been running a business for a minimum of 1.5 years and are engaged in the processing industry. Data analysis with Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), SmartPLS v.4.0 was used in data processing. The path coefficient results show that social network variables and product innovation have a positive and significations effect, while family support has no significations effect on SME performance. Product innovation partially mediates social networks towards women’s SMEs performance, while product innovation fully mediates family support on women’s SMEs performance. Family support has no significations effect towards women’s SMEs performance, this illustrates that women’s SMEs lack family support in their business activities.