نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 استادیارگروه مدیریت کارآفرینی، دانشکده مدیریت و اقتصاد، دانشگاه سیستان و بلوچستان، زاهدان، ایران
2 کارشناسی ارشد مدیریت کارآفرینی، دانشکده مدیریت و اقتصاد، دانشگاه سیستان وبلوچستان، زاهدان، ایران
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
The main purpose of this study is to explore the capacities and development factors of rural women’s entrepreneurship in the Sistan region. Given the strategic role of women in the sustainable development process of rural areas, focusing on economic empowerment and identifying existing barriers and facilitators holds particular significance. This research employed a mixed-method exploratory approach. In the qualitative phase, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 experts in the field of entrepreneurship, using purposive sampling. In the quantitative phase, the statistical population consisted of 108 women entrepreneurs in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, selected through random sampling. Data collection tools included a researcher-developed questionnaire and a multi-stage Delphi technique. After identifying and validating the capacities, the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method was applied to prioritize the development factors. The conceptual model of the study comprised five main dimensions: institutional–infrastructural, educational, technical, supportive–cultural, and social. Data analysis was conducted using specialized AHP software, along with validity and reliability tests such as AVE, composite reliability, and Cronbach’s alpha. The findings revealed that institutional–infrastructural factors—particularly financing and improvement of physical infrastructure—play a pivotal role in fostering women’s entrepreneurship. Moreover, skill-based training, access to specialized information, enhancing the cultural outlook of society toward women entrepreneurs, and strengthening social support were identified as other key factors. Based on the results, formulating integrated policies in the educational, technical, and financial domains can pave the way for the economic empowerment of rural women in the Sistan region. By providing practical strategies, this study facilitates more effective utilization of women’s human potential in less-developed areas.
کلیدواژهها [English]