Author
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- Mariam Miri Abdullah
(Faculty of Technology Management and Technopreneurship, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka)
- Nur Syafiqah A. Rahim
(Faculty of Technology Management and Technopreneurship, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka)
- Albert Feisal @ Muhd Feisal Ismail
(Faculty of Technology Management and Technopreneurship, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka)
- Amizatulhawa Mat Sani
(Faculty of Technology Management and Technopreneurship, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka)
- Mohd Fauzi Kamarudin
(Faculty of Technology Management and Technopreneurship, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka)
- Mohd Ali Bahari Abdul Kadir
(Faculty of Technology Management and Technopreneurship, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka)
Abstract
Entrepreneurship is a significant instrument for visually impaired entrepreneurs seeking financial independence, social inclusion, and economic self-sufficiency. However, visually impaired entrepreneurs in Malaysia confront various challenges. This study framing the entrepreneurial struggle of the visually impaired in Malaysia. The study seeks at their lived experiences using a qualitative phenomenological case study technique, emphasizing how individuals deal the business environment, get beyond challenges, and maintain their businesses. Visually impaired entrepreneurs face challenges such as limited finance, technology and commercial skill shortages, psychological pressures, and accessibility barriers. This study uses Social Identity Theory to investigate how visually impaired entrepreneurs faced the challenges throughout their entrepreneurial journey. This study will targeted policies and inclusive business models in creating more possibilities for visually impaired entrepreneurs to succeed in Malaysia's economic environment.
Suggested Citation
Mariam Miri Abdullah & Nur Syafiqah A. Rahim & Albert Feisal @ Muhd Feisal Ismail & Amizatulhawa Mat Sani & Mohd Fauzi Kamarudin & Mohd Ali Bahari Abdul Kadir, 2025.
"Framing the Entrepreneurial Struggles of the Visually Impaired in Malaysia: A Conceptual Perspective,"
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(8), pages 6966-6973, August.
Handle:
RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-8:p:6966-6973
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