Factores influyentes en los niveles de estrés del trabajador por cuenta propia en la provincia Manabí, Ecuador

Zita Lucia Zambrano Santos; Nuria  Ceular Villamandos; Virginia  Navajas Romero

doi:10.36097/rsan.v1i58.2813

Authors

Zita Lucia Zambrano Santos Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4534-6649
Nuria Ceular Villamandos Universidad de Córdoba https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2055-5487
Virginia Navajas Romero Universidad de Córdoba https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7381-8071

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36097/rsan.v1i58.2813

Keywords:

Autonomy, entrepreneurship, financing, economic uncertainty, self-employed, stressors

Abstract

The high labor demand imposed by the nature of entrepreneurship can be overwhelming. Freelancers often take on multiple roles, from financial management to daily operations, in an environment not always favorable. This accumulation of responsibilities, beyond being a practical challenge, significantly impacts entrepreneurs' ability to effectively manage stress. From this perspective, the study focuses on analyzing some internal and external influential factors contributing to unfavorable health conditions for self-employed workers, founders of small businesses in Ecuador, case: Manabí. Using a quantitative methodology and applying logistic regression, the results reveal a significant impact on the stress levels of this group, particularly due to incurred debts, extensive working hours limiting leisure and family well-being, and some external obstacles such as limited access to funding, customs and commercial regulations, competition, lack of demand, and economic uncertainty. This study not only provides a deep insight into the stress experiences of self-employed workers but also emphasizes the urgent need for specific policies to address these challenges and promote a healthier business environment.

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