Post Covid-19: A study on Hope, Life Orientation & Resilience among Entrepreneurs

Abstract

With the goal of starting and growing new businesses, entrepreneurs are visionaries who live on creativity and taking calculated risks. They have a special combination of imagination, tenacity and willpower and they frequently question the existing quo in order to realise their vision. They welcome unpredictability, transforming obstacles into chances and promoting social and economic progress. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, a compelling study focused on assessing the relationship between hope, life orientation and resilience among entrepreneurs. The research aimed to delve into how entrepreneurs have navigated the challenges posed by the pandemic, exploring their capacity to maintain hope, adapt their life orientation and exhibit resilience in the face of unprecedented uncertainty. A total sample of 34 entrepreneurs were collected, post covid-19 who continued to work in their respective businesses and did not shut down their ventures during the pandemic. The results found out significant positive correlation between hope, life orientation and resilience among entrepreneurs. Understanding these psychological traits can provide valuable insights into the entrepreneurial mindset post pandemic and offer guidance for fostering resilience and optimism in the business world’s evolving landscape.