Social capital and self-employment of persons with disabilities (PWDs): mediation role of self-efficacy

This study aims to address the research gap in understanding the mediation of self-efficacy in the relationship between social capital and self-employment among persons with disabilities. While previous research has explored the individual roles of self-efficacy, social capital, and self-employment...

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Main Authors: Mahadih Kyambade, Gerald Kaliisa, Felister Birungi, Monica Tushabe
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Cogent Social Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2024.2393888
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description This study aims to address the research gap in understanding the mediation of self-efficacy in the relationship between social capital and self-employment among persons with disabilities. While previous research has explored the individual roles of self-efficacy, social capital, and self-employment within this population, limited attention has been paid to the specific mechanisms by which self-efficacy mediates the influence of social capital on self-employment outcomes. This study employs quantitative surveys to capture the relationships between self-efficacy, social capital, and self-employment outcomes. 106 Participants included individuals with diverse disabilities, backgrounds, and entrepreneurial experiences recruited through disability support organizations, entrepreneurship networks, and online platforms, especially those supported by the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU). The data collected were analyzed using PROCESS MACRO to examine the direct and indirect effects of social capital on self-employment outcomes mediated by self-efficacy beliefs. The findings of this study provide insights into the mechanisms underlying disability entrepreneurship and inform the development of targeted interventions and policies to support economic empowerment and inclusion of persons with disabilities. By understanding how social capital influences individuals’ self-efficacy beliefs and motivations to pursue self-employment, this study contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of disability entrepreneurship and informs efforts to promote economic independence and empowerment within this population.
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spelling doaj-art-c7fc1c7b0a1a46aab7d80aef7e7b94582025-07-01T17:17:53ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Social Sciences2331-18862024-12-0110110.1080/23311886.2024.2393888Social capital and self-employment of persons with disabilities (PWDs): mediation role of self-efficacyMahadih Kyambade0Gerald Kaliisa1Felister Birungi2Monica Tushabe3Department of Leadership and Governance, Makerere University Business School, Kampala, UgandaDepartment of Management, Makerere University Business School, Kampala, UgandaDepartment of Management, Makerere University Business School, Kampala, UgandaDepartment of Leadership and Governance, Makerere University Business School, Kampala, UgandaThis study aims to address the research gap in understanding the mediation of self-efficacy in the relationship between social capital and self-employment among persons with disabilities. While previous research has explored the individual roles of self-efficacy, social capital, and self-employment within this population, limited attention has been paid to the specific mechanisms by which self-efficacy mediates the influence of social capital on self-employment outcomes. This study employs quantitative surveys to capture the relationships between self-efficacy, social capital, and self-employment outcomes. 106 Participants included individuals with diverse disabilities, backgrounds, and entrepreneurial experiences recruited through disability support organizations, entrepreneurship networks, and online platforms, especially those supported by the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU). The data collected were analyzed using PROCESS MACRO to examine the direct and indirect effects of social capital on self-employment outcomes mediated by self-efficacy beliefs. The findings of this study provide insights into the mechanisms underlying disability entrepreneurship and inform the development of targeted interventions and policies to support economic empowerment and inclusion of persons with disabilities. By understanding how social capital influences individuals’ self-efficacy beliefs and motivations to pursue self-employment, this study contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of disability entrepreneurship and informs efforts to promote economic independence and empowerment within this population.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2024.2393888Social capitalself-efficacyself-employmentPWDsDisabilityDisability
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Felister Birungi
Monica Tushabe
Social capital and self-employment of persons with disabilities (PWDs): mediation role of self-efficacy
Cogent Social Sciences
Social capital
self-efficacy
self-employment
PWDs
Disability
Disability
title Social capital and self-employment of persons with disabilities (PWDs): mediation role of self-efficacy
title_full Social capital and self-employment of persons with disabilities (PWDs): mediation role of self-efficacy
title_fullStr Social capital and self-employment of persons with disabilities (PWDs): mediation role of self-efficacy
title_full_unstemmed Social capital and self-employment of persons with disabilities (PWDs): mediation role of self-efficacy
title_short Social capital and self-employment of persons with disabilities (PWDs): mediation role of self-efficacy
title_sort social capital and self employment of persons with disabilities pwds mediation role of self efficacy
topic Social capital
self-efficacy
self-employment
PWDs
Disability
Disability
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2024.2393888
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