Honors Program Theses

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Open Access Honors Program Thesis

First Advisor

Russell Guay

Abstract

This thesis aims to review the current literature on entrepreneurial burnout, identify critical issues, evaluate and assess the research findings, and produce a plan for both new and experienced entrepreneurs to both avoid and minimize burnout. As a business and entrepreneurship student interested in opening a small business myself, I have become drawn to the topic of burnout and how it affects the family dynamic. Qualitative interviews revealed correlations between entrepreneurial characteristics and burnout as well as work-family conflict and burnout. By drawing from current literature and insight from small business owners, this study seeks to identify fundamental causes, symptoms, effects, and solutions for burnout in small business owners and entrepreneurs. These recommendations include encouraging support systems for entrepreneurs and leveraging parenting skills to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs can use this research to avoid burnout in themselves and others to run their businesses to the best of their ability while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Year of Submission

2024

Department

Department of Management

University Honors Designation

A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the designation University Honors

Date Original

5-2024

Object Description

1 PDF (27 pages)

Language

en

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