DETERMINANTS OF FEMALE ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS: SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

While female entrepreneurship has grown to be a significant force behind social and economic advancement, research on the subject is still dispersed, making it difficult to pinpoint the elements that lead to women's entrepreneurial success. This study synthesizes previous research in this topic by conducting a systematic literature review in accordance with PRISMA 2020 principles. Major academic databases were used to find pertinent studies, which were then filtered following predetermined standards.The results show that a mix of contextual, relational, and individual factors affect the success of female entrepreneurs. Key influences include one's own ability, networks and social support, and external factors including institutional context and financial access. The review also emphasizes how sustainability-oriented activities are becoming more important but are still not well understood. All things considered, this study offers a comprehensive viewpoint on female business success and points out important areas for further investigation.