Global Entrepreneurial Wellness: Cross-Cultural Perspectives and Practices

Book: The Human Side of Entrepreneurship: Mental Health, Family Systems, and Cultural Identity from India by CSMFL Publications

Satish Sharma
Lead Management Consultant, SKS Consulting & Advisors, India.

10.46679/9789349926219ch11
This chapter is a part of: The Human Side of Entrepreneurship: Mental Health, Family Systems, and Cultural Identity from India
ISBN (Ebook):978-93-49926-21-9
ISBN (Hardcover Print):978-93-49926-09-7
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Published: July 10, 2025

Sharma,S. (2025). Global Entrepreneurial Wellness: Cross-Cultural Perspectives and Practices. In S. Sharma, The Human Side of Entrepreneurship: Mental Health, Family Systems, and Cultural Identity from India (pp 213-228). CSMFL Publications. https://dx.doi.org/10.46679/9789349926219ch11

Abstract

Different cultural backgrounds influence mental health support approaches uniquely for business founders across various regions. Through analysis of international research and established practices, this chapter studies cultural differences in mental health understanding, current support frameworks, and the modification of wellness strategies across national boundaries. The scholarly research shows notable cultural distinctions in how entrepreneurial stress and mental health are understood. Collectivist societies tend to emphasize community-based assistance, whereas individualist cultures concentrate on personal strength development. International support mechanisms vary from government-sponsored incubators in Nordic nations to family-oriented networks in East Asian settings. This chapter identifies transferable effective practices. These include peer support networks, combined business-health services, and culturally modified intervention programs. The results indicate that successful entrepreneurial wellness strategies must combine universal psychological concepts with local cultural beliefs and institutional structures.

Keywords: Entrepreneurial Well-being, Cultural Variations, Global Best Practices

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