Women empowerment and entrepreneurial intention: A pathway to achieve sustainable development goal (SDG-5)

This research aims to investigate the impact of social networking, family support, social dominance orientation and, access to finance on the entrepreneurial intention among Omani women and to examine the mediating role of entrepreneurial persistence and entrepreneurial passion between growth constraints and the entrepreneurial intention on Omani women. The contribution of women in the development of the economy has received great attention in the past years. Therefore, to motivate women to engage in entrepreneurship, it is necessary to understand the growth impediments that impact their entrepreneurial intentions to achieve sustainable development goal (SDG-5). By using the stratified sampling method, this study collected data from 262 Omani women from nine regions, including Al Batinah North, Al Batinah South, AlBuraimi, Muscat, Ash Sharqiyah South, Ad Dakhiliyah, Dhofar, Ad Dhahirah, and Musandam. The study's findings showed that social networking significantly impacts entrepreneurial intention and entrepreneurial persistence. At the same time, access to finance and family support has an insignificant effect on entrepreneurial persistence, entrepreneurial passion, and entrepreneurial intention. The findings indicate the role of the mediating variables between growth constraints and entrepreneurial intention. Based on findings that offer valuable insight, several recommended strategies are provided for policymakers in general and for the socio-economic development of Omani women, in particular.

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This study aims to examine the impact of social networking, family support, social dominance orientation, and access to finance on the entrepreneurial intention of Omani women, as well as the mediating role of entrepreneurial persistence and passion. The findings show that social networking significantly affects entrepreneurial intention and persistence. However, access to finance and family support have an insignificant effect on entrepreneurial persistence, passion, and intention. These findings highlight the importance of mediating variables in understanding the relationship between growth constraints and entrepreneurial intention. The study provides valuable insights and recommended strategies for policymakers in promoting the socio-economic development of Omani women.