Peranan Sokongan Keusahawanan dan Agama Terhadap Pemerkasaan Perniagaan Dari Rumah Usahawan Wanita Muslim B40/ The Role of Entrepreneurial Support and Religious in the Empowerment of Home-Based Businesses Run by B40 Muslim Women Entrepreneurs
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Sokongan Keusahawanan, Agama, Prestasi Perniagaan, Moderator, Usahawan Wanita, Entrepreneurship Support, Religion, Business Performance, Moderator, Women Entrepreneurs.Abstract
Income generation opportunities for poor women are an important indicator of increased gender equality and empowerment. A woman’s ability to earn an income translates into improved nutrition and medical care for her family and more gender-equitable educational opportunities for her children. In addition, a woman’s earning power leads to higher self-confidence, which in turn motivates her to proactively improve her life through self-governance. This paper explores the impact of entrepreneurial support on business performance and also the role of religion as a moderating variable. In this study, the researchers used a deductive approach using cross-sectional data collected through female entrepreneurs completing a questionnaire. The study consisted of 380 usable samples. The data were analyzed using Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modeling (CB-SEM) to test the theoretical research model. The empirical results, supported by CB-SEM, revealed that (1) entrepreneurial support positively and significantly influences business performance, and (2) religion acts as a moderating factor on the relationship between entrepreneurial support and business performance. Policy efforts should focus on capacity-building programs that strengthen and enhance business and spiritual skills, and provide training in digital competencies and faith-based networking platforms. Such initiatives can bridge the gender gap and encourage women’s active participation in the economy, foster sustainable business success, and psychological empowerment and well-being.
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