This funded PhD opportunity at Kingston University London, supported by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), focuses on the health and well-being of entrepreneurs and its relevance to the sustainability of their businesses. The research aims to detail the experience of stress among small business owner-managers in the UK and develop targeted interventions to support their well-being and business outcomes. SMEs contribute significantly to the UK economy, but owner-managers often face high levels of stress, which can threaten both economic growth and personal well-being.

The project will explore attitudes towards business-related stress, the effectiveness of current support systems, and the need for empirically tested, tailored interventions. Applicants are required to submit a CV and a two-page literature review addressing the topic of business-related stress among UK SMEs, its impact, and intervention strategies. The position is funded, but specific financial details are not provided. The application process involves sending the required documents to Bahare Afrahi, Associate Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Kingston University London.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in entrepreneurship, business psychology, and economic sustainability.