An impact of stress on employee behaviors.
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2025
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UMT.Lahore
Abstract
This study explores the relationship between stress, compulsive buying behavior,
emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurial intentions among women who have undergone C sections in Pakistan. It investigates how emotional intelligence mediates the impact of stress on
compulsive buying and how social influence moderates the relationship between emotional
intelligence and entrepreneurial intentions. Using a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional
survey design, data was collected from 224 women. The results reveal that stress significantly
predicts compulsive buying behavior and that emotional intelligence partially mediates this
relationship. Additionally, social influence significantly moderates the link between emotional
intelligence and entrepreneurial intentions. The findings highlight the importance of emotional
intelligence and social support systems in mitigating stress and fostering entrepreneurial behavior
among postpartum women. This research contributes to the literature on women's mental health
and entrepreneurial aspirations, providing practical implications for policymakers and healthcare
providers in supporting women's economic empowerment post-childbirth.
Keywords: Stress, Compulsive Buying, Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneurial Intentions, Social
Influence, C-section, Women Empowerment, Postpartum Recover