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Personal Statement
Yu Zhang (Catherine) is a transdisciplinary researcher whose work explores the philosophical, psychological and sociological dimensions of entrepreneurial well-being. Her doctoral research, Exploring Entrepreneurial Well-Being of the Self and the World, develops a dynamic view of the ontology of EWB, integrating Daoist philosophy, existential inquiry, and psychological theory. Through interpretivist and abductive methodologies, she investigates the lived experiences of transnational entrepreneurs in the UK, China and India, emphasising emotional resilience, cultural hybridity, and values-driven innovation. Her work contributes to a transcultural understanding of entrepreneurship as a lifelong journey of being and becoming at the interplay of self and world, offering new insights into the relational and ethical foundations of sustainable business practice.
Her research interests are Entrepreneurial well-being, Transnational entrepreneurship, Female entrepreneurship, Well-being economy, Family and Sustainability.
Keywords
- Entrepreneurial well-being
- Transnational entrepreneurship
- Female entrepreneurship
- Wellbeing economy
- Family and Sustainability
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Research on the emission reduction decision of cost-sharing logistics service supply chain in the O2O model
Zhang, G., Wang, X., Zhang, Y., Kang, J. & Perboli, G. (Editor), 14 Oct 2022, In: Sustainability. 14, 20, 21 p., 13247.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The expression of self through venture creation: narratives of entrepreneurial life and well-being abroad
Shir, N., Zhang, Y. & Lassalle, P., 20 Jan 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Business Ethics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Prize for Best First Year Review
Zhang, C. (Recipient), 30 Jun 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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University Student Excellence Award (SEA) Studentship
Zhang, C. (Recipient), 1 Oct 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)