Dimensions of coping in entrepreneurs: Functional and temporal perspectives and implications for burnout

The research comprised a two-phased mixed-methods investigation of functional and temporal dimensions of coping in entrepreneurs and implications for burnout. The research advances understanding of the stress-coping-strain relationship in entrepreneurs by establishing that temporal-dimensions of coping, and entrepreneurial traits have implications for burnout. Specifically, that entrepreneurs may benefit from reducing internal-focused coping in favour of external-focused coping, and from relinquishing negative views of the present, and focusing on achieving future goals.