Assessing The Influence of Information Technology on Female Entrepreneur Empowerment in Indonesia: The Role of Social and Psychological Capitals

Copyright � 2024 The Author(s), ISSN: 2407-5434; EISSN: 2407-7321581Available online at http://journal.ipb.ac.id/index.php/ijbeIndonesian Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 10 No. 3, September 2024Permalink/DOI: http://doi.org/10.17358/IJBE.10.3.5811 Corresponding author: Email: sherlytanoto@petra.ac.idASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON FEMALEENTREPRENEUR EMPOWERMENT IN INDONESIA: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL ANDPSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITALSSherly Rosalina Tanoto1, Niki Putri Lintang Pertiwi TahaleleDepartment of Management, School of Business and Management, Universitas Kristen PetraJl. Siwalankerto, Surabaya 60239, IndonesiaABSTRACTBackground: Gender equality is crucial for Indonesias sustainable development, given that women represent nearly half the population. Despite their significant economic contributions, Indonesian women face considerable challenges in entrepreneurship, largely due to gender disparities.Purpose: This study examines how Information and Communication Technology (ICT), social capital, and psychological factors impact womens entrepreneurship empowerment in Indonesia.Design/Methodology/Approach: Using survey data from 176 female MSME entrepreneurs and structural equation modeling, the study explores the relationships between ICT, social capital, psychological capital, and empowerment.Findings/Results: ICT enhances both social and psychological capital, which in turn positively impacts womens entrepreneurship empowerment.Conclusion: Integrating ICT, social capital, and psychological capital provides new insights into womens empowerment in developing economies. Recommendations include improving ICT infrastructure, social networking, and psychological support programs.Originality/Value (State of the Art): The study offers a novel approach by linking ICT, social capital, and psychological capital to womens empowerment in entrepreneurship, particularly in a developing country context.