Exploring gender dynamics in social economy entities
From cooperative principles to organizational outcomes
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22422536 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Isabel Olmedo Cifuentes (0000-0001-5029-6290, Business Economics Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena Cartagena Spain, corresponding author), Inocencia María Martínez León (0000-0002-8624-9848, Business Economics Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena Cartagena Spain), Hayet Kerras (0000-0002-8783-9794, Business Economics Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena Cartagena Spain) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publication date | 2026-07-12 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1370-4788 • E-ISSN: 1467-8292 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/apce.70056 |
| OpenAlex | W7168141023 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 67 |
Social economy entities (SEEs) are frequently portrayed as organizations that promote gender equality, yet evidence on how these commitments shape management practices remains limited. This study pursues two objectives: (1) to determine whether gender differences exist in perceptions of cooperative principles, gender equality, work‐life balance (WLB) culture and organizational outcomes in SEEs, and (2) to explore the interrelationships among these variables through gender and management perspectives. Data from 113 Spanish SEEs were analysed using Student's t ‐test to identify gender differences and path analysis to examine the relationships among variables. Results reveal significant gender differences in perceptions of WLB culture and organizational outcomes. The proposed model shows that cooperative principles are associated with organizational outcomes and distinct gender‐based patterns in the relationship among key variables. Overall, cooperative principles positively foster WLB culture, which, in turn, promotes gender equality and, ultimately, enhances organizational outcomes. However, for men, WLB culture does not influence perceptions of gender equality, whereas for women, cooperative principles do not significantly shape those perceptions. These findings highlight the importance of addressing gender issues in SEEs, positioning them as potential benchmarks for advancing gender equality strategies within organizations.
Gender balance · Gender equality · Gender relations · Organizational culture · Perception · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics · Work-Family Balance Challenges
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |