Entrepreneurs in México, an approach to their quality of life

Abstract

The objective of the research is to compare the levels of satisfaction between entrepreneurs and subordinates. For the study, data from the Self-Reported Welfare Survey (Biare) of 2014 are used. The work method is a statistical exploration of the data on entrepreneurs. The results suggest that there is no significant difference between the levels of job satisfaction of the two groups. A relevant finding is that entrepreneurs declare less satisfaction with life and with health than subordinates. This may be related to the fact that the owners of SMEs have high workloads with repercussions on their health. Among the limitations of the study is that the survey was prepared by INEGI and not by the researchers, given that it was not possible to incorporate some questions. The originality of the work lies in being a pioneer in the study of entrepreneurs about their subjective well-being.RESUMENEl objetivo de la investigación es contrastar los niveles de satisfacción personal entre emprendedores y subordinados. Para el estudio se emplean datos de la Encuesta de Bienestar Autorreportado (Biare) del 2014. El método del trabajo es una exploración estadística de los datos sobre emprendedores. Los resultados apuntan a que no existe diferencia significativa entre los niveles de satisfacción laboral de los dos grupos. Un hallazgo relevante es que los emprendedores declaran menor satisfacción con la vida y con la salud que los subordinados. Ello puede relacionarse con que los dueños de Pymes tienen elevadas cargas de trabajo con repercusiones en su salud. Entre las limitaciones del estudio se encuentra que la encuesta fue elaborada por INEGI y no por los investigadores, dado lo cual no fue posible incorporar algunos cuestionamientos. La originalidad del trabajo radica en ser pionero en el estudio de los emprendedores en referencia a su bienestar subjetivo.RESUMOO objetivo da pesquisa é comparar os níveis de satisfação pessoal entre empreendedores e subordinados. Para o estudo, são utilizados dados do Self-Reported Welfare Survey (Biare) de 2014. O método de trabalho é uma exploração estatística dos dados sobre empreendedores. Os resultados sugerem que não há diferença significativa entre os níveis de satisfação no trabalho dos dois grupos. Uma descoberta relevante é que os empresários declaram menos satisfação com a vida e com a saúde do que os subordinados. Isso pode estar relacionado ao fato de que os proprietários de PMEs têm altas cargas de trabalho com repercussões em sua saúde. Entre as limitações do estudo, a pesquisa foi elaborada pelo INEGI e não pelos pesquisadores, uma vez que não foi possível incorporar algumas questões. A originalidade do trabalho está em ser pioneira no estudo de empreendedores em referência ao seu bem-estar subjetivo.

Socio-economic correlates of quality of life in single and married urban individuals: a Polish case study

“…Some previous studies also indicated a high quality of life for entrepreneurs compared to representatives of other occupational groups [ 45 – 47 ]. The main reasons for the entrepreneurs' high quality of life include good material situation [ 48 ], opportunity for development [ 46 ] and financial independence [ 49 ]. On the other hand, higher values of the health-related quality of life in the environmental domain in white-collar workers, than in blue-collar workers, were reported by Kowalska et al [ 8 ].…”

Correlations between physical activity and quality of life in entrepreneurs from Wrocław, Poland

“…It is particularly important for entrepreneurs, who are often heavily burdened with work and exposed to excessive stress [ 11 ] contributing to occupational burnout [ 12 ], and consequently, to the deterioration of some quality of life indicators [ 13 , 14 ]. This was confirmed by Charles-Leija et al [ 15 ], who showed that entrepreneurs were characterized by lower levels of satisfaction with life and health than their employees. It is also noteworthy that regular PA may indirectly benefit some entrepreneurial qualities such as autonomous motivation [ 16 , 17 ], self-efficacy [ 18 , 19 ], positive social activity [ 20 , 21 ], and high self-assessment [ 22 ].…”

Socioeconomic Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life of Entrepreneurs. A Cross-Sectional Study

“…Some previous studies also indicated a relatively high quality of life for entrepreneurs compared to representatives of other professional groups [4,5,10,11]. Financial advantages [4], possibilities of development [11], and independence [13] are indicated as the main reasons for the high quality of life of entrepreneurs. However, it should be mentioned that Charles-Leija et al [13] reported lower quality of life scores for entrepreneurs compared to their employees.…”

“…Financial advantages [4], possibilities of development [11], and independence [13] are indicated as the main reasons for the high quality of life of entrepreneurs. However, it should be mentioned that Charles-Leija et al [13] reported lower quality of life scores for entrepreneurs compared to their employees. The analysis of literature indicates that this may be due to the heavy workload and stress [14] and the difficulty of reconciling professional responsibilities with other areas of life, mainly family life and leisure time [16][17][18]29].…”

“…Hamilton [12] also observes that self-employment can increase the level of perceived life satisfaction. However, Charles-Leija et al [13] observed a lower level of life satisfaction and perceived health condition in entrepreneurs, compared to their employees. Entrepreneurs are often heavily burdened with work and exposed to the negative effects of stress [14] and occupational burnout [15].…”