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Exploring the link between farmers’ entrepreneurial identities and work wellbeing
Abstract Pressure on farmers to behave more ‘entrepreneurial’ is increasing. Psychological and social science research therefore has examined what characterises farmers identifying as entrepreneurs. A previous study in Finland suggested that farmers' self-identities may conflict with the public paradigm describing farmers as entrepreneurs instead of food providers. Different expectations towards farming may cause identity issues and decrease work wellbeing. The present study examines the relationship of work wellbeing and entrepreneurial identification. Utilizing the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the theory of Entrepreneurial Identity, the results show that work wellbeing is higher for diversified farmers and rural business owners than for conventional farmers in Finland. Conventional farmers on the other hand experience higher rates of loss of personal control and self-efficacy, indicating that the political strategies for entrepreneurs, diversification and innovativeness, are not applicable to all farmer groups. Entrepreneurs aim for autonomy and personal control which generally may be limited in specialised, subsidy-dependent agricultural production systems. Identity formation processes and how farmers can gain more control over their businesses as well as the limitations of entrepreneurship in the momentary agricultural policy system, should be considered in upcoming policy strategies.
Highlights Agricultural policy highlights entrepreneurship for more competitive agriculture. Entrepreneurial farmers should be autonomous and hence satisfied with their work. The study finds a relationship between entrepreneurial identity and work wellbeing. A distinct group of farmers does not identify as entrepreneurs. A considerate amount of farmers feels incapable of acting entrepreneurial.
Exploring the link between farmers’ entrepreneurial identities and work wellbeing
Abstract Pressure on farmers to behave more ‘entrepreneurial’ is increasing. Psychological and social science research therefore has examined what characterises farmers identifying as entrepreneurs. A previous study in Finland suggested that farmers' self-identities may conflict with the public paradigm describing farmers as entrepreneurs instead of food providers. Different expectations towards farming may cause identity issues and decrease work wellbeing. The present study examines the relationship of work wellbeing and entrepreneurial identification. Utilizing the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the theory of Entrepreneurial Identity, the results show that work wellbeing is higher for diversified farmers and rural business owners than for conventional farmers in Finland. Conventional farmers on the other hand experience higher rates of loss of personal control and self-efficacy, indicating that the political strategies for entrepreneurs, diversification and innovativeness, are not applicable to all farmer groups. Entrepreneurs aim for autonomy and personal control which generally may be limited in specialised, subsidy-dependent agricultural production systems. Identity formation processes and how farmers can gain more control over their businesses as well as the limitations of entrepreneurship in the momentary agricultural policy system, should be considered in upcoming policy strategies.
Highlights Agricultural policy highlights entrepreneurship for more competitive agriculture. Entrepreneurial farmers should be autonomous and hence satisfied with their work. The study finds a relationship between entrepreneurial identity and work wellbeing. A distinct group of farmers does not identify as entrepreneurs. A considerate amount of farmers feels incapable of acting entrepreneurial.
Exploring the link between farmers’ entrepreneurial identities and work wellbeing
Janker, Judith (author) / Vesala, Hannu T. (author) / Vesala, Kari Mikko (author)
Journal of Rural Studies ; 83 ; 117-126
2021-02-25
10 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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