Abstract:
The fastest-growing segment of entrepreneurship is social entrepreneurship. The idea
is to provide a solution to a social or environmental issue while making money. Because
social enterprises are economically self-sustaining, the concept is more valuable. Social
enterprises, unlike charitable organizations, generate enough revenue to support their
service or production. Similarly, social entrepreneurs' primary goal is to avoid or
mitigate the effects of a social or environmental issue, rather than to maximize financial
profits. Engaging in a team effort to solve a common problem without being invited or
giving and dedicating for the benefit of others is not new in Sri Lanka. The term social
entrepreneurship is, however, new to the island. As a result, there has been very little
research done on social entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka.
The objectives of this research are to explore the factors influencing on social
entrepreneurial behavior in Eastern Province. The study applies qualitative approach
conducted through telephone-based interviews with fifteen selected social
entrepreneurs in Eastenr Province. Collected data were analyzed using Vivo 12
through Thematic Analysis.
Further, study found that there are some factors such as motivation, innovation,
appreciation, family support, risk and challenges were influence them to positively
behave towards success. The syndrome researcher found that social entrepreneur's
perceptions such as success, freedom and move forward were considered success of
their lives. Finally, the researcher suggests some recommendations to potential social
entrepreneurs in Eastern Province
