Social Entrepreneurship for Community Development: The Role of Social Capital in Establishing Sustainable Enterprises
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Social entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in addressing social and environmental challenges. This study investigates how structural, relational, and cognitive dimensions of social capital contribute to success and sustainability of social entrepreneurship in community development. Drawing on data from 16 interviews and 254 surveys in Oman, research examines how these dimensions support sustainable enterprise development and foster community growth. Findings show that trust, networks, and shared norms help entrepreneurs access resources, while sustainable enterprise development mediates social capital’s impact on community outcomes. This research offers theoretical advancements by integrating social capital with social entrepreneurship and provides practical recommendations to enhance social capital and support sustainable enterprises in a developing country context.
Authors: Muhammad Salman Shabbir, Fatima Batool
Language: English
Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409500003