Abstract

MIRANDA SANCHEZ, Jennifer Darvelia; SANDOVAL CARAVEO, María del Carmen  and  BERTTOLINI DIAZ, Gilda María. Relation between motivation and entrepreneurial competencies in female entrepreneurs. Contad. Adm [online]. 2024, vol.69, n.1, e435.  Epub Oct 27, 2025. ISSN 0186-1042.  https://doi.org/10.22201/fca.24488410e.2024.4838.

Motivation and entrepreneurial competencies can be perceived as interrelated. Individuals apply their most proficient skills to establish and sustain entrepreneurial ventures. This study presents findings derived from the participation of 212 female entrepreneurs from Tabasco, Mexico. The instrument used gauged their entrepreneurial motivations and competencies, building upon this premise. The research identified prioritization as the primary entrepreneurial competency and autonomy as the principal motivator for engaging in entrepreneurship. Furthermore, a structural equation model was employed, which observed a positive correlation between both variables, although it did not attain statistical significance. Additionally, economic security was not found to be a significant factor in explaining the motivation construct within this specific population. Hence, the study proposes the necessity for future investigations to propose constructs that center on women and their involvement in entrepreneurship, considering their distinct and contextual characteristics, to further enrich the field of study.

Keywords : motivation for entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial competencies; female entrepreneurship; women entrepreneurs; structural equation modeling.

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