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Title Psychological resilience and business survival chances: A study of small firms in the USA during COVID-19
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Authors Chhatwani, M; Mishra, SK; Varma, A; Rai, H
Title Psychological resilience and business survival chances: A study of small firms in the USA during COVID-19
Year 2022
Published
DOI 10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.12.048
Abstract Small firms make huge contributions to the circular economy. However, survival of these firms has been a concern, more so in the context of COVID-19. Hence, it is critical to understand the factors predicting business survival chances of small firms. The present study examines whether owners' resilience (a psychological resource) is positively related to small firms' business survival chances during the pandemic. We borrowed from the broaden-and-build theory to posit that psychological resilience provides a broadened repertoire of resources which help in coping with depression, leading to higher chances of business survival. Further, using a sample of 657 small firm owners, we investigated if direct and indirect linkages between psychological resilience and business survival chances change with owners' experience of financial fragility (i.e., lack of financial resources). Our study carries significant implications for theory and practice.
Author Keywords Business survival chances; COVID-19; Small firms; Psychological resilience; Financial fragility
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
EID WOS:000741837900009
WoS Category Business
Research Area Business & Economics
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