Towards a social ecological framework for social entrepreneurship

This article proposes a social ecological framework for understanding and analyzing social entrepreneurship. It moves beyond a purely individualistic view of social ventures to consider the broader environmental factors that influence their emergence, growth, and impact. The framework likely incorporates multiple levels of analysis, including individual, organizational, community, and societal contexts, to provide a holistic perspective on how social enterprises operate within complex systems. It aims to offer a more comprehensive lens for researchers and practitioners to design, support, and evaluate social entrepreneurial initiatives, fostering greater sustainability and systemic change.