Actual Problems of Labor Activity of Modern Entrepreneurs
https://doi.org/10.18384/2949-5105-2025-1-148-161
Abstract
Aim. Research of actual problems of labor activity of modern entrepreneurs.
Methodology. A review and theoretical analysis of entrepreneurial activity research in labor psychology has been performed. Using the survey method, a questionnaire developed to study the current problems of entrepreneurs, an empirical study of 50 subjects of this type of work was conducted, statistical data were presented and the results were analyzed.
Results. The conducted research has shown a discrepancy between the aspects of entrepreneurship studied and described in scientific sources and the real problems entrepreneurs face in their professional activities. It has been established that the most pressing problems are those related to professional selection and selection of qualified personnel.
Research implications significance lies in the formation of a subject field, experimental research programs on current problems of entrepreneurs and the creation of a basis for the development of effective business support and development programs.
About the Authors
N. N. DemidenkoRussian Federation
Nagezhda N. Demidenko – Dr. Sci. (Psychological Sciences), Assoc. Prof., Prof. of the Department of Occupational Psychology and Clinical Psychology
Studencheskiy pereulok, 12, str. “B”, Tver, 170100
S. S. Konstantinova
Russian Federation
Svetlana S. Konstantinova – 1st year Postgraduate student at the Faculty of Psychology of Tver State University, lecturer at the Department of Occupational Psychology and Clinical Psychology at Tver State University
Studencheskiy pereulok, 12, str. “B”, Tver, 170100
References
1. Avanesova R. R., Eremina N. V., Musostov Z. R. [The main criteria and problems of small entrepreneurship in Russia]. In: Estestvenno-gumanitarnye issledovaniya [Natural Sciences and Humanities], 2021, no. 5 (37), pp. 22–27.
2. Aleksandrov P. A. [Economic and psychological aspects of small entrepreneurship in Russia]. In: Vestnik Chelyabinskogo gosudarstvennogo universiteta [Bulletin of the Chelyabinsk State University], 2017, no. 56, pp. 109–115.
3. Vasil'eva A. A., Kuz'mina E. V. [Problems and prospects for the development of entrepreneurship in Russia]. In: Ekonomika i biznes: teoriya i praktika [Economy and business: theory and practice], 2021, no. 12-3, pp. 6–8.
4. Vernigora S. O., Solov'eva E. V. [The main problems of youth entrepreneurship in modern Russia]. In: Teleskop [Telescope], 2023, no. 2, pp. 161–169.
5. Gorbacheva S. [Development of entrepreneurship in modern Russia: problems and solutions]. In: student, 2018, no. 4, pp. 6–11.
6. Ivanenkov B. L., Sumakov N. S. [Actual problems of modern entrepreneurship in Russia]. In: Forum molodyh uchyonyh [Forum of young scientists], 2017, no. 1 (5), pp. 264–269.
7. Idzhilova D. V., Natyrova B. A., Chadlaeva N. E. [The main problems of development of small and medium entrepreneurship in modern conditions]. In: Vestnik Altajskoj akademii ekonomiki i prava [Bulletin of the Altai Academy of Economics and Law], 2022, no. 11-1, pp. 92–96.
8. Idzhilova D. V., Odzhaev M. V., Demkin C. Yu. [Features of development of Russian entrepreneurship]. In: Vestnik Altajskoj akademii ekonomiki i prava [Bulletin of the Altai Academy of Economics and Law], 2019, no. 1-1, pp. 59–62.
9. Kozlova E. I., Skorikova M. V. [The Main Problems of Entrepreneurship in Russia]. In: Zametki uchenogo [Notes of a Scientist], 2020, no. 5, pp. 81–84.
10. Kondrakov N. P., Kondrakov I. N. Osnovy malogo i srednego predprinimatel'stva: prakticheskoe posobie [Fundamentals of Small and Medium Entrepreneurship: A Practical Guide]. Moscow, NIC Infra-M Publ., 2013. 446 p.
11. Magomedova N. H. [Psychological Specifics of Entrepreneurial Activity]. In: Vestnik universiteta [Bulletin of the University], 2015, no. 7, pp. 294–296.
12. Mihutkina E. A., Nikitina N. Yu. [Modern problems of development of entrepreneurial activity in the service sector]. In: Strategii razvitiya social'nyh obshchnostej, institutov i territorij: materialy VI Mezhdunarodnoj nauchno-prakticheskoj konferencii / Ekaterinburg, 27–28 aprelya 2020 goda [Strategies for development of social communities, institutions and territories: materials of the VI International scientific and practical conference / Ekaterinburg, April 27–28, 2020]. Vol. 1. Yekaterinburg, Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin Publ., 2020, pp. 200–204.
13. Poznyakov V. P. Programmy i metodiki social'no-psihologicheskogo issledovaniya rossijskih predprinimatelej [Programs and methods of socio-psychological research of Russian entrepreneurs]. Moscow, Publishing house of Moscow University for the Humanities, 2010. 192 p.
14. Pomazkova E. V. [Economic consciousness of modern entrepreneurs]. In: Sovremennye issledovaniya social'nyh problem [Modern studies of social problems], 2021, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 163–180. DOI: 10.12731/2077-1770-2021-13-4-163-180.
15. Rahmanova M. S. [Problems of Development of Small and Medium-Sized Entrepreneurship in the Russian Federation]. In: Territoriya novyh vozmozhnostej. Vestnik Vladivostokskogo gosudarstvennogo universiteta [Territory of New Opportunities. Bulletin of Vladivostok State University], 2021, no. 3, pp. 53–61.
16. Suhorukova I. V. [Problems of Small and Medium-Sized Entrepreneurship in 2021 in Russia]. In: Nauchnye mezhdisciplinarnye issledovaniya [Scientific Interdisciplinary Research], 2021, no. 5, pp. 101–103.
17. Tamaeva A. M. [Ways to Solve Entrepreneurship Problems]. In: Nauka: Obshchestvo. Ekonomika. Pravo [Science: Society. Economy. Law], 2020, no. 2, pp. 174–178. DOI: 10.34755/IROK.2020.63.85.067.
18. Pan L. U., Tsai I. Ch., Popan S. H. Entrepreneurial business start-ups and entrepreneurial failure: How to stand up after a fall? In: Frontiers in Psychology, 2021, no. 13, pp. 2–13. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.943328.
19. Yang H., Zhang L., Wu Y. J. Benefits and Costs of Happy Entrepreneurs: The Dual Effect of Entrepreneurial Identity on Entrepreneurs' Subjective Well-Being. In: Frontiers in Psychology, 2021, no. 12, pp. 2–17. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.767164.
20. Zhang T., Stough R., Gerlowski D. Digital exposure, age, and entrepreneurship. In: The Annals of Regional Science, 2022, no. 69, pp. 633–681. DOI: 10.1007/s00168-022-01130-0.