Understanding entrepreneurial well-being through sustainable engagement: the influence of self-efficacy, resilience andfamily exposure

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to analyse the influence of self-efficacy (SE) and resilience (RL) on sustainable entrepreneurial engagement (SEE). Additionally, this study also explores the mediating role of SEE and moderating role of family exposure (FE) in enhancing entrepreneurial well-being (EWB) of women.Design/methodology/approachThis research gathered data from 333 female entrepreneurs in an emerging market, specifically India. This study evaluated the hypothesised relationships among the analysed variables using partial least squares structural equation modelling.FindingsThe outcomes reveal that resilience and SE significantly influences SEE which in turn has a positive impact on women’s entrepreneurial well-being. The results also demonstrate that SEE partially mediates the relationship between self-efficacy, resilience and entrepreneurial well-being. Further results indicate that the FE has a significant moderating role between entrepreneurial engagement and well-being.Originality/valueThis paper contributes original empirical evidence on the positive impact of psychological and contextual factors (i.e. resilience, SE and FE) on the well-being of women entrepreneurs, as existing research has focused predominantly on entrepreneurial performance and behaviour as a universal variable. It also highlights the unique relevance of investigating the effects of sustainable entrepreneurship on women’s well-being, offering practical implications for industry and underscoring the critical importance of SE and resilience in achieving business success.