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The research investigates how COVID-19 influenced CSR strategy development in social enterprises and the factors impacting their response during crises.

January 24, 2026Open Access

The impact of Covid-19 on the CSR of social enterprises: An empirical study of changing factors

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The research investigates how COVID-19 influenced CSR strategy development in social enterprises and the factors impacting their response during crises.
Conducted a pilot study with six Scottish social enterprises
Performed 33 in-depth qualitative interviews with social enterprise managers
Utilized thematic analysis through Nvivo14
Integrated institutional theory with agency theory for theoretical framework
External factors like government funding significantly eased survival pressures for social enterprises
Internal factors, including staff health and operational costs, were critical for maintaining continuity
Flexible survival strategies improved SEs' ability to gain external support and diversify operations
Social enterprises adapted innovative strategies in response to the pandemic's challenges

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Empirical study reveals shifts in CSR policy during COVID-19, impacting social enterprises' sustainability.

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Yang Yang (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/697460acbb9d90c67120a8fb https://doi.org/10.17869/enu.2025.4920120

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The impact of Covid-19 on the CSR of social enterprises: An empirical study of changing factors

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