Sources of Stress and the Coping Mechanism for Malaysian Entrepreneurs

Syed Zamberi Ahmad, and Farah Akmar Anor Salim, (2009) Sources of Stress and the Coping Mechanism for Malaysian Entrepreneurs. Journal of Asia Entrepreneurship & Sustainability , 5 (3). pp. 52-63. ISSN 1177-4541 (printed) ; 1176-8592 (online)

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Abstract

The purpose of the paper is to present the findings on the stress and the coping mechanism of the Malaysian entrepreneur’s. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected via a questionnaire distributed among the entrepreneurs over the Klang Valley, Malaysia. A total of 118 out of 300 entrepreneurs completed questionnaires, which represented all business sectors with varieties demographic background. Findings – The results factor analysis with a variamax rotation are conducted on the actual performance to generate the underlying dimensions of the stress experience differences in terms of sources and coping instruments of stress.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Entrepreneurs, stress, coping, Malaysia
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory > HB615 Entrepreneurship
Divisions: Vice President (Learner Management & Campus Development) Office
Depositing User: Shahril Effendi Ibrahim
Date Deposited: 26 Jul 2011 08:20
Last Modified: 12 Jun 2013 08:55
URI: http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/id/eprint/593

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