WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SOCIAL CAPITAL: A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH - KADIN G？R？？？MC？L？？？ VE SOSYAL SERMAYE: N？TEL B？R ARA？TIRMA

In this study, social capital and woman entrepreneurship is examined through the use of qualitative research methods. Interviews data with 20 female entrepreneurs, who are operating in Antalya with semi-structured interview technique, were evaluated with content analysis method. The financial supports, social supports, challenges and life satisfaction of women entrepreneurs and women's entrepreneurship perceptions of women and society are evaluated within the scope of social capital levels. As a result of the research, it is explained how women describe the ways of being successful in entrepreneurship. While female entrepreneurs generally have close relations such as spouses, family or friends, the active participation in civil society organizations strengthens the social capital levels of women