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ArticleBMC psychology2025

Entrepreneurial learning and performance of female entrepreneurs: evidence from China.

Yangjie Huang, Xinru Wang, Yue Yuan, Weicheng Sun, Ping Li

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Article in BMC psychology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Yangjie HuangInstitute of China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China. hyj77777@126.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6459-220X
Xinru WangInstitute of China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.
Yue YuanInstitute of China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.
Weicheng SunInstitute of China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China. 20200032@hznu.edu.cn.
Ping LiSchool of Medical Humanities and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China. liping1998@wmu.edu.cn.

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Major Projects on Philosophy and Social Sciences of The Ministry of Education "Research on Comprehensively Improving the Quality of Domestic Talent Development under New Circumstances" 23JZD045
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Abstract

backgroundEntrepreneurial learning is widely recognized as a critical factor in enhancing entrepreneurial performance. However, the specific impact of entrepreneurial learning on the performance of female entrepreneurs and the underlying mechanisms involved remain underexplored. The main purpose of this study is to explore the impact mechanism of entrepreneurial learning on entrepreneurial performance among female entrepreneurs and to reveal the mediating roles of psychological capital and opportunity recognition and development in this relationship.

methodThis study employs a quantitative research approach, conducting empirical analysis using survey data from 558 Chinese female entrepreneurs. Utilizing AMOS statistical software, we construct structural equation models to examine the relationship between entrepreneurial learning and business performance among female entrepreneurs.

resultsThe findings reveal that: (1) Entrepreneurial learning among female entrepreneurs has a direct and positive impact on entrepreneurial performance, and (2) Psychological capital and opportunity recognition and development serve as key mediators in this relationship.

conclusionsGrounded in entrepreneurial learning theory, this study proposes a pathway model that illustrates how female entrepreneurs can leverage entrepreneurial learning to improve their performance. By shedding light on the mechanisms through which entrepreneurial learning influences performance, this study extends the application of entrepreneurial learning theory within the context of female entrepreneurship and provides practical insights for enhancing the entrepreneurial success of female entrepreneurs. CLINICAL

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EntrepreneurshipLearningAdultChinaFemaleHumansMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultEntrepreneurial learningEntrepreneurial performanceFemale entrepreneursOpportunity recognition and developmentPsychological capital

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