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Uncovering wellbeing: The complex realities of mompreneurs with additional needs children through Lego® Serious Play®

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This paper explores the complexities of identifying the wellbeing of mompreneurs (mother-entrepreneurs) who are also caregivers to children with additional needs. A social constructionist perspective, Lego® Serious Play® was employed in individual interviews to uncover their complex wellbeing realities while pursuing entrepreneurship. A hermeneutic constructivist lens was applied to further conceptualize the language behind their experiences. The findings present three dimensions of wellbeing: 1) Internal conflict and self-neglect 2) Empowerment, Independence, Fulfilment 3) Resilient Control: Keeping the Balance. These dimensions provide an idiographic understanding, contributing to the broader knowledge of wellbeing as a component of entrepreneurship alongside caregiving responsibilities. • Lego® Serious Play® used as a way to uncover deeper meaning behind the complex realities. • An idiographic understanding of the meaning of wellbeing for mompreneurs with additional caregiving responsibilities. • Control and overcoming trauma in the form of entrepreneurship safeguarding wellbeing was of key importance. • Defined dimensions of wellbeing challenges wellbeing assumptions, illustrating transferable skills.

Source: Journal of Business Venturing Insights

DOI: 10.1016/j.jbvi.2024.e00499

Author: Regina Casteleijn-Osorno

Institution: University of Turku

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,890