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Self-employed and stressed out? The impact of stress and stress management on entrepreneurs’ mental health and performance

  • Introduction: Entrepreneurs play a central role in economic and social stability, yet the start-up rate in Germany has declined in recent years, possibly due to the stress associated with entrepreneurial endeavors. Stressors such as financial uncertainty and time pressure are prevalent among entrepreneurs and negatively affect their psychological well-being. However, research on stress management strategies among self-employed individuals remains limited. Methods: This pilot study conducted a quantitative analysis with 117 self-employed participants in Germany. The study focused on typical entrepreneurial work demands and selected stress coping mechanisms. Results: The analysis revealed a significant correlation between quantitative demands and mental exhaustion. Furthermore, a high positive correlation between presenteeism and workload suggests that presenteeism may partially explain the variance in workload. These findings underscore how high job demands can lead to self-endangering behaviors that are detrimental to mental health. Discussion: Although no significant moderating effect of proactive coping on the relationship between job demands and mental exhaustion was observed, significant negative correlations between proactive coping and both job demands and mental exhaustion suggest a potential protective role of proactive coping against work-related stress. This study highlights the importance of understanding stress coping strategies among self-employed individuals and their impact on entrepreneurial success and mental well-being. Further research in this area is warranted to develop effective interventions to support the well-being and productivity of self-employed individuals in Germany.

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Author:Sophia Kiefl, Sophie Fischer, Jan Schmitt
URN:urn:nbn:de:bvb:863-opus-55955
DOI:https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1365489
ISSN:1664-1078
Parent Title (English):Frontiers in Psychology
Publisher:Frontiers Media SA
Document Type:Article
Language:English
Year of Completion:2024
Release Date:2024/04/09
Tag:General Psychology
Volume:15
Open access colour:Gold
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