Non Solus: Toward a Psychology of Family Business
Department
Management and Entrepreneurship
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2010
Abstract
This article presents a psychological theory of family business, its conceptual base and its implications. First, it argues that family business research requires a broader theoretical base than is currently used. Second, it argues that a psychological approach is beneficial to understanding family business. Third, it argues that insights gained from family business might inform and advance psychology and mainstream management literatures. Fourth, it uses a selected variety of concepts from individual and social psychology and explains how these concepts can be applied in family business research. Finally, it provides examples for research opportunities and research questions based on these observations.
Journal Title
Journal of Family Business Strategy
Journal ISSN
1877-8585
Volume
1
Issue
1
First Page
26
Last Page
39
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1016/j.jfbs.2010.02.003