A study on the relationship between long-term orientation, self-efficacy and certain behavioral aspects of women micro-entrepreneurs

Women empowerment is indispensible for the economic development of any nation, especially developing nations. Long term orientation and self-efficacy are aspects that are found to aid individual empowerment. The present study explores the relationship between long-term orientation, self efficacy and certain behavioural variables of women micro entrepreneurs who are members of a Self Help Group (SHG) of India. The behavioural aspects considered for the study include Materialistic Attitude, Collectivism and Spirituality Index of Well being. Data for the study have been collected from 999 micro entrepreneurs. The results have presented some interesting inter correlation between the variables studied. A few suggestion based on the findings that could enhance women empowerment are also presented.